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ML54 VLD

2005 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

113,348 mi
Last recorded113,348 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML54 VLD
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2024 113,348 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 8 Feb 2024 113,348 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 110,973 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

handbrake high

Pass 24 Feb 2022 109,071 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear tyres worn uneven

Pass 26 Feb 2021 107,744 miles

Offside headlight slightly dim

Rear tyres slightly distorted on inner tread

handbrake high

sill covers fitted

Pass 3 Mar 2020 106,909 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

front tyres badly worn on inner edge (not to canvas)

rear tyres slightly distorted on inner tread

sill covers fitted

Fail 3 Mar 2020 106,909 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

front tyres badly worn on inner edge (not to canvas)

rear tyres slightly distorted on inner tread

sill covers fitted

Pass 4 Mar 2019 104,824 miles

Exhaust mounting defective forward mount (6.1.2 (a))

rear springs rusting

sill covers fitted

Pass 27 Feb 2018 102,110 miles

exhaust hangers rusting

sill covers fitted

Fail 27 Feb 2018 102,110 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

exhaust hangers rusting

sill covers fitted

Pass 3 Mar 2017 96,048 miles

front subframe rusting

sill covers fitted

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both front lower arm rear bushes showing wear

both windscreen wipers showing wear

exhaust rusting

Fail 3 Mar 2017 96,048 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both front lower arm rear bushes showing wear

both windscreen wipers showing wear

exhaust rusting

front subframe rusting

sill covers fitted

Pass 2 Mar 2016 89,941 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 82,649 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn on outer sidewall.

Oil misting around steering rack.

Fail 18 Feb 2015 82,649 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside rear tyre worn on outer sidewall.

Oil misting around steering rack.

Fail 25 Feb 2014 75,915 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear tyres cracking up slightly.

nearside fornt shock absorber slightly damp.

Pass 25 Feb 2014 75,915 miles

both rear tyres cracking up slightly.

nearside fornt shock absorber slightly damp.

Pass 27 Feb 2013 69,154 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front side marker light inop.

plastic sill covers fitted.

slight imbalance on front brakes.

Pass 17 Feb 2012 59,847 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 54,782 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Feb 2010 49,161 miles

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 12 Feb 2010 49,161 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 21 Feb 2009 39,991 miles

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

front no plate getting in poor condition

o/s/r tyre inner wall cracked

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 21 Feb 2009 39,991 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

front no plate getting in poor condition

o/s/r tyre inner wall cracked

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 6 Mar 2008 33,240 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

plastic sill covers fitted

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 VLD is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 VLD, 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 VLD is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 28 February 2005.

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