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S40 MEP

2005 Volvo S40

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

172,638 mi
Last recorded172,638 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS40 MEP
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2022 172,638 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2022 172,638 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 165,653 miles

Central exhaust box outer covers deteriorated

Nearside dipped head light out puts reducing

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 21 Jan 2021 165,653 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central exhaust box outer covers deteriorated

Nearside dipped head light out puts reducing

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 157,058 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

center and rear exhaust system deteriorated

Fail 13 Jan 2020 157,057 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

center and rear exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 30 Oct 2018 146,849 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

centre exhaust outer skin corroded

rear exhaust hanger snapped

Fail 27 Oct 2018 146,849 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting fractured drop link snapped (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

centre exhaust outer skin corroded

rear exhaust hanger snapped

Pass 14 Dec 2017 136,569 miles

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

centre exhaust box corroded

Fail 13 Dec 2017 136,569 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

centre exhaust box corroded

Pass 9 Dec 2016 129,974 miles

Central Rear exhaust boxes outer covers deteriorating

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2015 115,699 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit stepped on inner edge 205/50/17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit stepped on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

centre exhaust corroded

Fail 14 Dec 2015 115,699 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit stepped on inner edge 205/50/17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit stepped on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

centre exhaust corroded

Pass 16 Dec 2014 101,839 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust centre pipe outer skin damaged

rear tyres tread cracking

Fail 16 Dec 2014 101,839 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust centre pipe outer skin damaged

o/s/f tyre 3mm

rear tyres tread cracking

Pass 23 Dec 2013 85,573 miles

exhaust corroding

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

n/s headlight dim

Pass 28 Dec 2012 72,425 miles

center exhaust silencer in poor condition

nearside front tyre starting to wear

Pass 9 Dec 2011 63,729 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 55,881 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 51,752 miles

discs all round showing lipping,scoring and corrosion around edges on front discs

front tyres wearing low

o/s/r tyre differant make to others

o/s/r tyre wearing uneven on inside shoulder

object greater than 40mm in dia in swept aera but in lower half of screen

Pass 28 Nov 2008 39,408 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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S40 MEP is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S40 MEP, 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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S40 MEP is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 December 2005.

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