MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
218,058 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Light unit damaged
Rear suspension bump stops in poor condition
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Light unit damaged
Nearside Registration plate lamp reduced output
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear suspension bump stops in poor condition
Both rear suspension bump stops in poor condition
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald both edges (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Both rear suspension bump stops in poor condition
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald both edges (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear exhaust hanger is broken
Rear exhaust heat shield is insecure
Offside headlamp has condensation on inner lense but not affecting beam image
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement dog bone mounting (6.1.8 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn wish bone (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both (4.7.2 (a))
Offside Front tyre worn on inner tread edge
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak ()
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
offside front tyre worn on edge
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 VSP is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 VSP, 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 VSP is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 September 2005.
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