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VN05 VLO

2005 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2024
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

163,181 mi
Last recorded163,181 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN05 VLO
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2023 163,181 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 157,920 miles

Coil spring corroded ALL FOUR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

engine cover & under trays views

parking brake little to no reserve travel

Fail 4 Nov 2022 157,898 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. AJUSTERS not working (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Coil spring corroded ALL FOUR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

engine cover & under trays views

parking brake little to no reserve travel

Pass 5 Nov 2021 155,323 miles

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

Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 153,254 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2019 144,149 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2018 133,322 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2017 120,750 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 May 2016 103,661 miles

child seat fitted NSR

covers fitted to sills and engine

items removed from drivers view

winter tyres fitted.

Pass 8 Apr 2015 90,996 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres are perishing

nearside rear tyre is on 2mm tyre is wearing on inner edge

Pass 24 Apr 2014 79,777 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside front tyre is wearing on inner edge

Pass 15 Apr 2013 68,464 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

strong advise both front tyrees are on legal limitof 1.6mm both tyres are wearing on inner edge

Fail 15 Apr 2013 68,464 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

strong advise both front tyrees are on legal limitof 1.6mm both tyres are wearing on inner edge

Pass 11 Apr 2012 58,280 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 49,056 miles

offside front tyre close to legal limit

Pass 23 Apr 2010 40,171 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 32,871 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2008 24,071 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 VLO is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 VLO, 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 VLO registered?

VN05 VLO is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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