MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
113,348 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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))
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))
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
Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear tyres worn uneven
Offside headlight slightly dim
Rear tyres slightly distorted on inner tread
handbrake high
sill covers fitted
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
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
Exhaust mounting defective forward mount (6.1.2 (a))
rear springs rusting
sill covers fitted
exhaust hangers rusting
sill covers fitted
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
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
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
Nearside rear tyre worn on outer sidewall.
Oil misting around steering rack.
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside rear tyre worn on outer sidewall.
Oil misting around steering rack.
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
both rear tyres cracking up slightly.
nearside fornt shock absorber slightly damp.
both rear tyres cracking up slightly.
nearside fornt shock absorber slightly damp.
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
nearside front side marker light inop.
plastic sill covers fitted.
slight imbalance on front brakes.
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
plastic sill covers fitted
Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
plastic sill covers fitted
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
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
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
plastic sill covers fitted
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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