MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
132,360 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm /scrubbing inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm/scrubbing inner edge (4.1.E.1)
child seat fit
coolant at min
rear tyres stepping inner edges
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm /scrubbing inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm/scrubbing inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working rusty terminals on lamp and boot cleaned (1.1.C.1d)
child seat fit
coolant at min
rear tyres stepping inner edges
BACK BOX HANGER DETACHED BUT SYSTEM STILL SUPPORTED
Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear CHILD SEAT FITTED
Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
BACK BOX HANGER DETACHED BUT SYSTEM STILL SUPPORTED
Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear CHILD SEAT FITTED
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
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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SW05 ASZ is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 SW05 ASZ, 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 SW05 ASZ registered?
SW05 ASZ is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 21 June 2005.
Is SW05 ASZ safe to buy?
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