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S33 SNJ

2005 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2017
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

190,697 mi
Last recorded190,697 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2016
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS33 SNJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2016 190,697 miles

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

Front and rear discs slightly worn

Pass 24 Mar 2014 180,175 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2014 180,175 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2013 162,755 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 151,087 miles

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

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

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 11 Feb 2011 145,449 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2011 145,449 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2010 139,049 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 124,591 miles

rear tyres slight uneven wear

Pass 25 Mar 2008 97,091 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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S33 SNJ is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S33 SNJ, 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 S33 SNJ registered?

S33 SNJ is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 25 March 2005.

Is S33 SNJ safe to buy?

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