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SW05 ATN

2005 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

126,479 mi
Last recorded126,479 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW05 ATN
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2018 126,479 miles

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

slight play in nearside and offside rear antiroll bar links

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

Fail 25 Apr 2018 126,475 miles

Nearside Front Wheel stud hole elongated (4.2.A.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Wheel stud hole elongated (4.2.A.1d)

Offside Front Wheel stud hole elongated (4.2.A.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Wheel stud hole elongated (4.2.A.1d)

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

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

slight play in nearside and offside rear antiroll bar links

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

Pass 21 Sep 2016 120,110 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 109,614 miles

n/s/f tyre worn to legal limit on inner edge

o/s/r anti-roll bar drop link slight play

Pass 3 Sep 2014 99,924 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 82,248 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 74,292 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2011 65,686 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2011 65,451 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 3 Jul 2010 52,477 miles

Nail in N/S/R Tyre,

Pass 16 Jul 2009 36,971 miles
Pass 2 May 2009 35,419 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Apr 2008 26,630 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 26,617 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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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SW05 ATN is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 ATN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SW05 ATN registered?

SW05 ATN is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 27 April 2005.

Is SW05 ATN safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW05 ATN shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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