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SW54 JMU

2005 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

167,430 mi
Last recorded167,430 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW54 JMU
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2021 167,430 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear reverse lamps not working

Spare tyre defective spare tyre loose ()

Fail 26 Jan 2021 167,430 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear brake seized on

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear reverse lamps not working

Spare tyre defective spare tyre loose ()

Pass 30 Aug 2019 163,720 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2019 163,710 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 146,948 miles

brake discs pitted

Fail 17 Apr 2018 146,948 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

brake discs pitted

Pass 5 Apr 2017 122,641 miles

windscreen has damage but not affecting the drivers view

Pass 4 May 2016 99,699 miles
Fail 4 May 2016 99,698 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 90,083 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 25 Apr 2014 78,572 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 65,653 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

wiper blades worn

Pass 1 Mar 2012 50,626 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

rear tyres on 2-4mm tread depth.

Fail 1 Mar 2012 50,626 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

rear tyres on 2-4mm tread depth.

Pass 29 Mar 2011 45,710 miles

brake fluid level low..both rear tyres worn inner edges too limits

Pass 31 Mar 2010 39,325 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 30,085 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2008 23,163 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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SW54 JMU is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 JMU, 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 JMU registered?

SW54 JMU is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 26 January 2005.

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