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MM55 SYJ

2005 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

95,452 mi
Last recorded95,452 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM55 SYJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 95,452 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

front struts corroded

front suspension arms corroded

rear suspension arms and springs corroded

Fail 23 Jul 2026 95,331 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

front struts corroded

front suspension arms corroded

rear suspension arms and springs corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2025 91,778 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs heavily corroded at bottom (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front struts corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all front and rear suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2024 88,139 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear tyre cracking

steering rack damp

Pass 10 Jul 2023 83,365 miles

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 27 Jul 2022 77,952 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

steering rack damp

wipers need changing soon

Pass 20 Jul 2021 72,522 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 67,690 miles

Nearside Rear tyre slightly mishaped

Fail 23 Jul 2020 67,682 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Nearside Rear tyre slightly mishaped

Pass 27 Mar 2019 62,227 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2019 62,227 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 58,212 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 53,782 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 53,049 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2016 53,049 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2015 45,012 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2015 45,012 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2014 35,487 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2014 35,487 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2013 33,314 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 30,410 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 26,464 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 22,241 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 17,257 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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MM55 SYJ is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MM55 SYJ, 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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MM55 SYJ is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 16 December 2005.

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