MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
177,915 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
COIL SPRINGS CORRODED
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
hand brake travel high
near side rear shocker protector lose
Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture FLEX HOSE RUBBING ON RIM INSECURE (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
COIL SPRINGS CORRODED
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
hand brake travel high
near side rear shocker protector lose
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
engine covers & under trays fitted
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no pattern (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall 205/50/17 (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
engine covers & under trays fitted
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)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
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)
Nearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
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)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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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WG05 JZE is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
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 WG05 JZE, 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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WG05 JZE is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 25 May 2005.
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