MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
167,430 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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 ()
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 ()
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))
brake discs pitted
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
windscreen has damage but not affecting the drivers view
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)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
wiper blades worn
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
rear tyres on 2-4mm tread depth.
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.
brake fluid level low..both rear tyres worn inner edges too limits
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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 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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