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Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin very thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge - 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin very thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin very thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin very thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush - just acceptable (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear tyre fitted incorrectly
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush - just acceptable (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear tyre fitted incorrectly
restricted view of the outer sills, covers fitted
Exhaust mounting defective Tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Exhaust mounting defective Tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Front front wiper blades smear screen slightly
Items removed from driver's view prior to test from rear view mirror
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre outer sidewall and tread cracking also nail in tread (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre outer sidewall and tread cracking (4.1.E.1)
oil leak from offside driveshaft seal
Front front wiper blades smear screen slightly
Items removed from driver's view prior to test from rear view mirror
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre outer sidewall and tread cracking also nail in tread (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre outer sidewall and tread cracking (4.1.E.1)
oil leak from offside driveshaft seal
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Both rear tyres sidewalls deteeriorating.n/s/r less than 2.5mm o/s/r 3mm
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Both rear tyres sidewalls deteeriorating.n/s/r less than 2.5mm o/s/r 3mm
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
all tyres are cracked on the sidewalls
front tyres are worn to 2mm on the inside advise replacement and tracking
all tyres are cracked fronts are worn to 3mm
front brake discs are lipped pads are worn
advise tracking front tyres are wearing on the insides
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
advise tracking front tyres are wearing on the insides
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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MW05 UOS is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
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 MW05 UOS, 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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MW05 UOS is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 June 2005.
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