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AV55 PFO

2005 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

110,367 mi
Last recorded110,367 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV55 PFO
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 110,367 miles

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

Nearside steering rack slight play

exhaust corroded

steering rack damp

Pass 21 Oct 2024 107,223 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2023 104,212 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 102,852 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 100,931 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 98,703 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 96,738 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2019 96,738 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Sep 2018 92,279 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 86,535 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 81,501 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 75,698 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 69,049 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 64,279 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 57,309 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 11 Oct 2011 52,602 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 52,602 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Oct 2010 44,913 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 38,673 miles

anti-skid warning lamp on.

n/s/r tyre has cut just to cordes but within 25mm.

rear tyres various cracks and splits.

Pass 25 Sep 2008 31,898 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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AV55 PFO is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 PFO, 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 AV55 PFO registered?

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

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