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AV55 PDY

2005 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

191,265 mi
Last recorded191,265 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV55 PDY
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2021 191,265 miles

advise exhaust system corroded

advise n/s/r w/nut missing

advise o/s/r brake caliper anti rattle clip missing

advise oil leak

Pass 7 Jan 2020 182,845 miles

advise brake travel /performance

advise oil leak

Pass 6 Jul 2018 185,600 miles

Offside Front Upper strut top rough to rotate

Pass 8 Jun 2017 175,666 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2017 175,666 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 4 May 2016 148,523 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2015 133,353 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2015 133,353 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 30 Aug 2014 109,745 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2013 99,157 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 91,322 miles

corrosion to exhaust outer skin

front tyres worn on edges

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

some corrosion to rear brake discs

Pass 28 Sep 2011 83,661 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 26 Sep 2011 83,653 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 74,603 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 17 Sep 2009 63,428 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 46,080 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2008 45,972 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

o/s/r tyre slightly out of shape

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 PDY is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 PDY, 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 PDY registered?

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

Is AV55 PDY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV55 PDY shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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