MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
180,006 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Side repeater likely to become detached door mirror mounted type (4.4.1 (c) (ii))
Rear Exhaust silencer insecure mount point broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged and not holding pressure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear tyre bald on inner edge
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Front tyres bald on edges
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front fog light not working
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Nearside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
n/s/f tyre very thin inside edge
o/s/f tyre very thin inside edge
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Nearside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Oil leak
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
bottom engine cover fitted restricting inspection
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
all four tyres starting to crack slightly but not yet exposing ply or cord
covers fitted preventing full inspection of the underside
Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
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VN05 VME is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.
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 VN05 VME, 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 VME is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 May 2005.
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