MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
131,180 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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NAIL IN OFFSIDE REAR TYRE
NEARISDE FRONT SHOCKER DAMP
OFFSIDE REAR TYRE WEARING OUT OF SHAPE INSIDE EDGE
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Direction indicator incorrect colour BOTH REAR (1.4.A.2f)
Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect NEARSIDE FRONT DIM (1.8.A.1b)
Headlamp aim too high OFFSIDE FRONT (1.8)
Tyre has ply or cords exposed OFFSIDE FRONT (4.1.D.1b)
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm NEARSIDE FRONT (4.1.E.1)
NAIL IN OFFSIDE REAR TYRE
NEARISDE FRONT SHOCKER DAMP
OFFSIDE REAR TYRE WEARING OUT OF SHAPE INSIDE EDGE
OFFSIDE FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM REAR BUSH SLIGHTLY DETERIATED RESULTING IN SLIGHT MOVEMENT
OFFSIDE REAR TYRE WEARING INNER EDGE
Exhaust system not adequately supported EXHAUST BRACKET AT THE REAR BROKEN (7.1.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect NEARSIDE FRONT (1.8.A.1b)
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm NEARSIDE REAR (4.1.E.1)
coil spring broken OFFSIDE FRONT (2.4.C.1a)
OFFSIDE FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM REAR BUSH SLIGHTLY DETERIATED RESULTING IN SLIGHT MOVEMENT
OFFSIDE REAR TYRE WEARING INNER EDGE
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit CLOSE ALSO PERISHED (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement BACK ARM BUSH (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit CLOSE ALSO PERISHED (4.1.E.1)
Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
Based on 1,390,271 MOT tests across 104,646 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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MW54 XUC is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
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 MW54 XUC, 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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What year was MW54 XUC registered?
MW54 XUC is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 10 January 2005.
Is MW54 XUC safe to buy?
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