MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
150,525 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Exhaust deteriorated
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Rear suspension components corroded
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Middle exhaust silencer deteriorated
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Rear suspension components corroded
Middle exhaust silencer deteriorated
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Rear suspension components corroded
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear suspension components corroded
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Rear suspension components corroded
Nearside Front tyre wearing on both inner and outer edges
Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge
Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin difficult to see (3.5.1g)
Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroding
both front brake back plates corroding
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroding both fronts and rears (3.5.1i)
coil spring corroded both fronts and o/s/r (2.4.C.1b)
manufactures undertrays engine and sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components
rear exhaust bracket broken but still adequately supported
some general corrosion to rear suspension areas
rear exhaust silencer outer skin and bracket corroding
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
some corrosion both front coil springs
some corrosion exhaust outer skin
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
some corrosion both front coil springs
some corrosion exhaust outer skin
Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Outer Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
rear exhaust silencer outer skin peeling
some wear / play in front lower arm bushes rear end
Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
rear exhaust silencer outer skin peeling
some wear / play in front lower arm bushes rear end
All tyres wearing on inner edges
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
exhaust back box outer skin corroded
All tyres wearing on inner edges
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
exhaust back box outer skin corroded
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
rear exhaust system deteriorated
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
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RA55 BFY is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.
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 RA55 BFY, 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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RA55 BFY is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 11 November 2005.
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