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MW54 XUD

2005 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

70,858 mi
Last recorded70,858 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW54 XUD
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2018 70,858 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component P.A.S Rack (2.3.3b)

both front tyres worn on inner edge

engine cover-under trays fitted

front brake discs lipped

rear coil springs corroded

Fail 2 Jan 2018 70,858 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component P.A.S Rack (2.3.3b)

both front tyres worn on inner edge

engine cover-under trays fitted

front brake discs lipped

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 17 Jan 2017 61,063 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front headlamp dim

Offside Front Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)

Offside Front tyre severely worn/bald on inside

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component P.A.S Rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 54,612 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 49,927 miles

front brake discs worn

n/s wing mirror damaged

Pass 20 Jan 2014 45,280 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2014 45,280 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Jan 2013 40,343 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

both rear tyres cracking on sidewalls

Fail 7 Jan 2013 40,343 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

both rear tyres cracking on sidewalls

Pass 11 Jan 2012 35,096 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 31,194 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2011 31,194 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 14 Jan 2010 26,635 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2010 26,635 miles

Nearside Front Upper Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Pass 16 Jan 2009 22,595 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside front tyre has 2 cuts in sidewall but not to cords

Pass 7 Jan 2008 18,779 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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MW54 XUD is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,798cc 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 XUD, 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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MW54 XUD is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 18 January 2005.

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