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SV55 URJ

2005 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

131,039 mi
Last recorded131,039 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV55 URJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2021 131,039 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 2 nails ()

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs slight scoring (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Oct 2021 130,792 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play rack arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 2 nails ()

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs slight scoring (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 118,676 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2019 110,028 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material plastic coating bubbling (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2019 110,027 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material plastic coating bubbling (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 98,796 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking between treads (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material bubbling under plastic coating (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 91,501 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2017 91,501 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2016 86,637 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2015 80,825 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 76,648 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 69,235 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 2 Sep 2013 68,981 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

1/2 of offside tail light inoperative

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

very slight bind offside front brake

Pass 11 Sep 2012 56,854 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 11 Sep 2012 56,854 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 13 Sep 2011 43,411 miles

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

O/S/R BRAKE PADS ON AROUND 2MM

Pass 13 Sep 2011 43,411 miles

O/S/R BRAKE PADS ON AROUND 2MM

Pass 18 Aug 2010 32,649 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 25,895 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 19,384 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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SV55 URJ is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SV55 URJ, 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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SV55 URJ is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 12 September 2005.

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