MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
139,080 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))
both nearside and offside rear shock bump-stops are slightly deteriorated
nearside rear tyre is slightly deteriorated in between threads
slight smear from the front wiper blades
Central Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))
Central Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance 1 of 2 not working (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
parking brake efficiency low
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases engine bay area (7.1.2) DANGEROUS
Fuel system component leaking engine bay area (7.2.3) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance 1 of 2 not working (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
parking brake efficiency low
Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge
Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge
Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible pipe (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
rear exhaust bracket broken but secure
rear box exhaust bracket broken but is secure
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
both rear discs corroded & wharp
both rear tyres worn inner side
osf tyre worn both edge
rear box exhaust bracket broken but is secure
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
intermitant fault on n/s side repeater
rear exhaust bracket reqs attention
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
n/s/r tyre cracking on inner edge
o/s/r brake anti squeal device missing
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
n/s/r tyre cracking on inner edge
o/s/r brake anti squeal device missing
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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NJ05 VUU is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.
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 NJ05 VUU, 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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NJ05 VUU is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 March 2005.
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