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MW55 UKY

2005 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

125,663 mi
Last recorded125,663 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW55 UKY
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2021 125,663 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 121,207 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2019 119,295 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2018 116,330 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 112,562 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 102,485 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 92,586 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2015 92,586 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 84,199 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 75,276 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 68,632 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Dec 2012 68,631 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Dec 2011 59,084 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 50,463 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2010 50,463 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2009 39,335 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2008 30,210 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2008 30,203 miles

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

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

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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MW55 UKY is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 MW55 UKY, 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 MW55 UKY registered?

MW55 UKY is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 16 December 2005.

Is MW55 UKY safe to buy?

The MOT history for MW55 UKY shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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