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P44 EMP

2005 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

96,001 mi
Last recorded96,001 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2019
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP44 EMP
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2019 96,001 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2018 78,190 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2018 78,171 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low wont adjust (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low wont adjust (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid connector under bonnet broke (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge almost to codes (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2017 65,219 miles

EML ON

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 29 Nov 2017 65,219 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

EML ON

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 60,316 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 52,882 miles
Fail 29 May 2015 52,821 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 48,687 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 9 May 2013 47,959 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 8 May 2013 47,957 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 26 Feb 2013 57,858 miles

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

Offside Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2012 42,360 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2012 42,360 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2011 36,709 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 31,291 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2009 25,527 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009 25,527 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2008 19,625 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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P44 EMP is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 P44 EMP, 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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P44 EMP is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 17 March 2005.

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