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VN55 VNA

2005 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

169,774 mi
Last recorded169,774 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN55 VNA
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2024 169,774 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2022 163,673 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 25 Nov 2022 163,579 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 19 Nov 2021 156,928 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced Ball joint nut damaged but secure (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 130,737 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 11 Dec 2019 118,351 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2019 118,349 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault Anti skid warning on (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure Bracket corroded off. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively x2 (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 110,597 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2019 110,597 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2018 105,850 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH ()

Fail 6 Jan 2018 105,810 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH ()

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

Pass 18 Oct 2016 101,762 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 98,819 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2015 98,819 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 93,547 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2014 93,546 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Oct 2013 87,327 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 31 Oct 2012 67,317 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2012 67,317 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 43,124 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 24,396 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 28 Sep 2009 22,497 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 19,988 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 VNA is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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

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