MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
140,581 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Coil spring corroded both fronts corroded slightly (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Lower Coil spring corroded lower coil corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone B. left of middle.small chip/crack (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Lower Coil spring corroded lower coil corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm on cords on inner tread (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm on cords (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm on cords (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
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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VN05 AYW is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.
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 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 VN05 AYW, 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 VN05 AYW registered?
VN05 AYW is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 29 April 2005.
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