MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
163,181 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (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
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
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))
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))
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)
child seat fitted NSR
covers fitted to sills and engine
items removed from drivers view
winter tyres fitted.
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
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
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
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
offside front tyre close to legal limit
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
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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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VN05 VLO is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 29 April 2005.
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