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VN55 VPL

2005 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2025
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

133,030 mi
Last recorded133,030 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN55 VPL
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2024 133,030 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2023 131,511 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear approx 3mm left? (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 8 Mar 2023 131,510 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged cable snapped (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear approx 3mm left? (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 129,872 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tread reading 3mm wearing inner/outer edges 205/50/17 93w (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear wearing inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Mar 2022 129,766 miles

Emissions not tested due too excessive smoke \smell (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2021 128,621 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 128,069 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2019 124,066 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2019 124,051 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 116,522 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2018 116,483 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high not adjusting (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 111,031 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 99,593 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2016 99,592 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 88,680 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

general scaly rust to chassis & suspension

Pass 3 Mar 2014 76,768 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Mar 2013 64,414 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 4 Mar 2013 64,367 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front wiper blades slightly deteriorated

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 7 Mar 2012 52,216 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2011 40,903 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 40,903 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Mar 2010 29,113 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 29,113 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2009 27,164 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Fail 7 Oct 2009 27,164 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 20,205 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 VPL is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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

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