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VN55 VSP

2005 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

218,058 mi
Last recorded218,058 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN55 VSP
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2024 218,058 miles

Nearside Rear Light unit damaged

Rear suspension bump stops in poor condition

Fail 15 Jan 2024 218,044 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2023 205,770 miles

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))

Fail 16 Jan 2023 205,767 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2022 193,243 miles

Offside headlamp has condensation on inner lense but not affecting beam image

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Mar 2021 183,955 miles

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 1 Mar 2021 183,953 miles

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))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 176,563 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2020 176,367 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2019 168,463 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 152,965 miles

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 ()

Pass 13 Feb 2017 129,615 miles

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)

Pass 27 Feb 2016 110,308 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 96,325 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 82,706 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 76,192 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 68,723 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 58,916 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2009 42,074 miles

offside front tyre worn on edge

Pass 2 Sep 2008 29,185 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 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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