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AV55 PDX

2005 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

89,669 mi
Last recorded89,669 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2024
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV55 PDX
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2024 89,669 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edge

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

Pass 6 Apr 2023 82,072 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2022 69,240 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2021 60,581 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 59,705 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2019 56,345 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 52,078 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 47,011 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 42,880 miles

front wiper blades smear on screen

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Mar 2016 42,814 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

front wiper blades smear on screen

Pass 24 Mar 2015 38,770 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 19 Mar 2015 38,736 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 35,759 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2013 31,876 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 31,876 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 29,463 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 29,085 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 28,255 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 26,885 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 20,693 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 20,693 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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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AV55 PDX is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 AV55 PDX, 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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What year was AV55 PDX registered?

AV55 PDX is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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