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Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
UNDER TRAY FITTED
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s & n/s (5.2.3 (e))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))
Brake lever pivots slightly worn (1.1.1 (b))
Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated n/s & o/s very slightly nipped (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated n/s & o/s very slightly nipped (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
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 Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
Front exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear anti roll bar dbush corroded
Exhaust flexy has a slight leak/deteriorated
Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated o/s/n/s (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Oil leak ()
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
Based on 1,390,271 MOT tests across 104,646 vehicles.
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PF05 LFU is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.
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 PF05 LFU, 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 PF05 LFU registered?
PF05 LFU is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 July 2005.
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