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SW05 ATY

2005 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

136,165 mi
Last recorded136,165 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2021
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW05 ATY
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2021 136,165 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2021 136,165 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 May 2019 122,318 miles

Nearside Front seat belt is slightly stiff to release but dose release

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

slight up and down movement on steering wheel

undertrays fitted

Fail 2 May 2019 122,318 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer cv boot (insecure) (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front seat belt is slightly stiff to release but dose release

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

slight up and down movement on steering wheel

undertrays fitted

Pass 25 Apr 2018 116,359 miles

Body has slight corrosion at both front shocker towers (6.1.B.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs are scored (3.5.1i)

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust tailpipe hanger corroded/snapped but system still secure

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

under-trays fitted limiting inspection of some underside components

Fail 25 Apr 2018 116,359 miles

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

rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Body has slight corrosion at both front shocker towers (6.1.B.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs are scored (3.5.1i)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust tailpipe hanger corroded/snapped but system still secure

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

under-trays fitted limiting inspection of some underside components

Pass 7 Apr 2017 110,764 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2017 110,764 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 103,926 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Apr 2015 96,954 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 86,747 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 74,127 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Nov 2012 69,998 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 9 Nov 2011 59,806 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 51,520 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Feb 2010 42,903 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 31,941 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 22,836 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 4 Apr 2008 22,835 miles

Nearside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 ATY is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2005 Volvo S40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 83,495 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 ATY, 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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SW05 ATY is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 27 April 2005.

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