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VN55 VOV

2005 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

150,541 mi
Last recorded150,541 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN55 VOV
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2017 150,541 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2016 130,526 miles

emissions tested & met no dsm reads

nsf suspension arm worn bush

rear subframe corroded

Fail 8 Oct 2016 129,576 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect poor output (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect poor output (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Emissions tested & met but dsm did not register

rear subframe /chassis areas corroded

smokey at times

Pass 28 Oct 2015 114,514 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 99,240 miles

small areas of damage to both front tyre inner tyre walls

Pass 4 Oct 2013 88,628 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 78,186 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2012 77,658 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 70,499 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2011 70,499 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2010 59,942 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 50,542 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 37,116 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 VOV is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 VN55 VOV, 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 VOV registered?

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

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