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SW05 AWX

2005 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

135,504 mi
Last recorded135,504 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2019 135,504 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

o/s/f wheel binding slightly

Pass 7 Nov 2018 116,818 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective also at the front aswell (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front disc's (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Nov 2018 116,816 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective also at the front aswell (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front disc's (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2016 115,452 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 110,315 miles

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

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

exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 10 Dec 2014 42,668 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 103,650 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2013 93,836 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2013 93,836 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2012 84,289 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2012 84,289 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 25 May 2011 71,051 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front discs slightly scored

Fail 25 May 2011 71,051 miles

Offside Outer Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front discs slightly scored

Pass 26 May 2010 56,787 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 43,392 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 43,392 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 23 May 2008 40,201 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 AWX is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AWX, 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 AWX registered?

SW05 AWX is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 May 2005.

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