MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
85,128 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Coil spring corroded ALL FOUR (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH FRONT LOWER REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH REAR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Coil spring corroded ALL FOUR (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY CLOSE (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
SLIGHT DISTORTION OFF/SIDE REAR TYRE
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Coil spring corroded ALL FOUR (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY CLOSE (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
SLIGHT DISTORTION OFF/SIDE REAR TYRE
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Amber headlamp side marker not working
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Subframe arm bush weak (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Subframe arm bush weak (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH REAR (1.4.A.2f)
Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH REAR (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit VERY CLOSE (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit VERY CLOSE (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
SLIGHT DISTORTION BOTH REAR TYRES
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
both front tyres thinning on in/side edges
Nearside rear tyre perished and worn on inner edge
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
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SF05 ARM is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.
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 SF05 ARM, 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 SF05 ARM registered?
SF05 ARM is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 17 March 2005.
Is SF05 ARM safe to buy?
The MOT history for SF05 ARM shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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