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ML54 VKZ

2005 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

122,313 mi
Last recorded122,313 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML54 VKZ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2024 122,313 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2023 113,198 miles

Exhaust mounting defective front and rear but fully supported (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 17 Jan 2023 113,177 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel spongy pedal when engine on or off (1.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 31% - offside slower (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

vacuum leak beneath inlet manifold affecting responsiveness of engine

Pass 17 Jan 2022 106,313 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald recommended asap (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust front and rear mounts insecure but system fully suopported

steering rack damp

Pass 4 Jan 2021 103,274 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides. Noticable knocking noise when moving vehicle. Might be this, unable to find anything else ()

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack is damp (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 4 Jan 2021 103,274 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides. Noticable knocking noise when moving vehicle. Might be this, unable to find anything else ()

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack is damp (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 96,809 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2019 96,809 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

205-55-16

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 91,042 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2018 91,016 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Feb 2017 86,331 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 81,681 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 76,378 miles

both front tyres worn bald inner treads

Pass 3 Feb 2014 64,950 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front tyres wearing low

Fail 31 Jan 2014 64,949 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front suspension has a loose unit in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front tyres wearing low

Pass 29 Jan 2013 54,409 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight movement in offside front strut

Pass 31 Jan 2012 41,654 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear tyre starting to perish and wearing low on very inner edge

Fail 27 Jan 2012 41,619 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear tyre starting to perish and wearing low on very inner edge

Pass 28 Jan 2011 30,120 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jan 2010 20,780 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 17,489 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 14,943 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo S40?

Based on 1,390,271 MOT tests across 104,646 vehicles.

69.9%
Pass Rate
6,355
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
104,646
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 60,127
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 53,645
Registration plate lamp not working 51,350
Brake pipe excessively corroded 36,593
Direction indicator incorrect colour 29,671
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ML54 VKZ is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2005 Volvo S40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 83,495 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volvo S40 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 60,127 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ML54 VKZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo S40 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 21 years old, this Volvo S40 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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ML54 VKZ is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 27 January 2005.

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