MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
114,806 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust mounting defective at front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
EML On
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
Central Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
Nearside Rear tyre on 3.00mm tread depth
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear tyre on 2.5 mm tread depth
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS
Central Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
Nearside Front tyre on 2.5mm tread depth
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front tyre on 3.00mm tread depth
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside rear wheel difficult to rotate(suspect brake binding slightly).
o/s headlamp poor. suspect bulb.
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
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SW05 AVM is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.
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 AVM, 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 AVM registered?
SW05 AVM is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 26 May 2005.
Is SW05 AVM safe to buy?
The MOT history for SW05 AVM shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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