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CK55 PZP

2005 Volvo S40

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

98,481 mi
Last recorded98,481 miles
Recorded on3 May 2023
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK55 PZP
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 May 2023 98,481 miles

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside rear tyre worn slightly out of shape

Fail 2 May 2023 98,481 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside rear tyre worn slightly out of shape

Pass 6 May 2022 87,509 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 6 May 2022 87,509 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 Jan 2021 73,401 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2019 61,700 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2019 61,665 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jul 2018 60,055 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

Fail 3 Jul 2018 60,023 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 26 Jun 2017 57,182 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 52,138 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2016 52,137 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 50,734 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2015 50,733 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2014 49,293 miles

Both headlamp cleaning devices inoperative.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Non obligatory mirror damaged

n/s repeater unit damaged but secure.

Pass 27 Sep 2013 47,058 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 42,660 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2012 42,660 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2011 36,018 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 31,533 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 26,243 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 19,660 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2008 19,660 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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CK55 PZP is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CK55 PZP, 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 CK55 PZP registered?

CK55 PZP is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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