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VX55 VEU

2005 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

161,459 mi
Last recorded161,459 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX55 VEU
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2024 161,459 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 18 Jan 2024 161,444 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexy broken and rear most box has a big hole in it (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested both dip beams are not producing any light source that can be seen or checked (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 143,294 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2023 143,284 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 131,626 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2022 131,624 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Dec 2020 130,240 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2019 125,762 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 121,574 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2017 117,819 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 112,105 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2016 112,104 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2015 105,881 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 9 Jun 2015 105,880 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 97,877 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 89,061 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2012 74,086 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres feathered but not below limit

slight lip on front discs

Pass 12 May 2011 64,861 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 56,944 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 48,101 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 38,836 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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VX55 VEU is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 VX55 VEU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VX55 VEU registered?

VX55 VEU is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 26 October 2005.

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The MOT history for VX55 VEU shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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