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CK55 PZR

2005 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

126,556 mi
Last recorded126,556 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK55 PZR
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2018 126,556 miles

Offside Rear unable to check seat belt due to load

Offside Side repeater has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

Offside obligatory mirror slightly loose

Oil leak ()

Oil level over maximum on dipstick

Fail 12 Mar 2018 126,550 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear unable to check seat belt due to load

Offside Side repeater has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

Offside obligatory mirror slightly loose

Oil leak ()

Oil level over maximum on dipstick

Pass 13 Mar 2017 110,031 miles

Both windscreen wipers slightly smeary

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Injector chuffing

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Side repeater has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

Offside obligatory mirror slightly loose

Oil leak ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 11 Mar 2016 83,295 miles

Nearside wing mirror indicator cover mission

Pass 2 Mar 2015 73,097 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine missfire/hunting

Offside rear tyre on legal limit of 1.6mm tread

Suspected fault with Traction control system

Pass 7 Mar 2014 63,455 miles

Nearside rear tyre on legal limit of 1.6mm

Offside rear tyre on 3mm tread

Suspected worn offside front cv joint

Fail 7 Mar 2014 63,455 miles

Nearside rear tyre on legal limit of 1.6mm

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside rear tyre on 3mm tread

Suspected worn offside front cv joint

Pass 6 Mar 2013 51,984 miles

nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 7 Mar 2012 39,795 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 31,728 miles

n/s mirror glass cracked

o/s/r tyre perrished and near limit

Fail 4 Oct 2011 31,728 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

n/s mirror glass cracked

o/s/r tyre perrished and near limit

Pass 23 Sep 2010 31,162 miles

o/s/r tyre tread low and perrished

Pass 29 Sep 2009 25,934 miles

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

o/s/r tyre perrished on nail in tread

Pass 29 Sep 2008 18,571 miles

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)

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

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 PZR is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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

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