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VN55 VMX

2005 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

163,215 mi
Last recorded163,215 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN55 VMX
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2022 163,215 miles

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated n/s and o/s (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2021 157,502 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively all disc corroded al all fluctating (1.2.1 (e))

gearbox oil leak

Fail 15 Oct 2021 157,496 miles

Exhaust system insecure front most and rear most both unattached (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both lower rubbers (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively all disc corroded al all fluctating (1.2.1 (e))

gearbox oil leak

Pass 30 Jun 2020 152,643 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack seal (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both wheel (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 145,052 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Jun 2018 138,941 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also deteriorated (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2017 130,379 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2017 130,379 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Dec 2015 119,192 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 109,748 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2014 109,748 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 101,349 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Oct 2012 95,108 miles

gearbox oil leaking

Pass 15 Oct 2011 87,227 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 74,263 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2010 74,263 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 16 Sep 2009 56,140 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 35,927 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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VN55 VMX is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VN55 VMX, 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 VN55 VMX registered?

VN55 VMX is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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