MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
167,615 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
exhaust emitting blue smoke, not excessive
offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
exhaust emitting blue smoke, not excessive
offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nearside and offside rear brake discs poor condition
bolts missing from undertray
both rear tyres wearing on inner edges
nearside rear caliper hand brake lever not returning to stop
rear brake discs corroded
rear indicators discoulored
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
bolts missing from undertray
both rear tyres wearing on inner edges
nearside rear caliper hand brake lever not returning to stop
rear brake discs corroded
rear indicators discoulored
engine cover and under tray fitted
engine oil leaks
front and rear brake discs are slightly corroded
rear indicators are discoloured
centre exhaust deteriorating
front and rear discs scored and worn
front brake pads appear low
rear pads appear low
rear tyres slightly distorted
slight roughness in o/s/f wheel bearing
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
fuel cap broken but still sealing
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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SW54 DPE is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 SW54 DPE, 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 SW54 DPE registered?
SW54 DPE is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 5 January 2005.
Is SW54 DPE safe to buy?
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