MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
150,541 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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)
emissions tested & met no dsm reads
nsf suspension arm worn bush
rear subframe corroded
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
small areas of damage to both front tyre inner tyre walls
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
Based on 1,390,271 MOT tests across 104,646 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is VN55 VOV safe to buy?
The MOT history for VN55 VOV shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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