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SW05 AUL

2005 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

137,988 mi
Last recorded137,988 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW05 AUL
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2017 137,988 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 130,086 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 117,615 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 Jul 2014 111,409 miles

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

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

both rear tyres slight cracking on tread

Pass 23 Jul 2013 98,267 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 80,973 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 62,100 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 45,256 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 45,256 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 May 2009 33,192 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 23,918 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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SW05 AUL is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 AUL, 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 AUL registered?

SW05 AUL is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 April 2005.

Is SW05 AUL safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW05 AUL shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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