MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
77,564 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Both front suspension arms, rear bushes getting weak.
Power Assisted Steering rack weeping slightly.
Nearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
O/S HEADLIGHT POOR
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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 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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SW05 ATZ is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 ATZ, 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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How do I check the history of SW05 ATZ?
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What year was SW05 ATZ registered?
SW05 ATZ is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 27 April 2005.
Is SW05 ATZ safe to buy?
The MOT history for SW05 ATZ shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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