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VN05 AYW

2005 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

140,581 mi
Last recorded140,581 miles
Recorded on4 May 2023
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN05 AYW
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 May 2023 140,581 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both fronts corroded slightly (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2022 129,926 miles

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))

Pass 13 Apr 2021 121,383 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2021 121,383 miles

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))

Pass 16 Apr 2020 118,008 miles

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))

Fail 15 Apr 2020 118,006 miles

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))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 113,435 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 108,902 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 102,687 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 97,232 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 89,866 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Apr 2014 82,791 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 76,840 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 66,493 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 27 Apr 2011 51,246 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 38,686 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 26,474 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 26,474 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Apr 2008 14,488 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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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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