MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
172,638 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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))
Central exhaust box outer covers deteriorated
Nearside dipped head light out puts reducing
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
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))
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
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
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
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
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
centre exhaust box corroded
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
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)
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
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
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
exhaust centre pipe outer skin damaged
rear tyres tread cracking
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
exhaust corroding
front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
n/s headlight dim
center exhaust silencer in poor condition
nearside front tyre starting to wear
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
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
Based on 1,390,271 MOT tests across 104,646 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is S40 MEP safe to buy?
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