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101,850 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Les Cracked (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Sides and Badly Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Heat Shield Loose
Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both Sides (5.3.2 (d))
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Corrosion on All Parts (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment Very High (1.1.15 (f))
Emissions unable to be completed Due to White Smoke (8.2.1.2 (d))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Nearside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users White Smoke (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Les Cracked (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Sides and Badly Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Heat Shield Loose
Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both Sides (5.3.2 (d))
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Corrosion on All Parts (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Cloudy and Cracking (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to Limit 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering Boot Area (2.1.5 (a))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Discs Corroded and badly Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Heat Shield Loose
Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both Shocks (5.3.2 (d))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Cloudy and Cracking (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to Limit 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering Boot Area (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Discs Corroded and badly Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Heat Shield Loose
Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both Shocks (5.3.2 (d))
Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Exhaust system insecure mount corroded away (6.1.2 (a))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged Glass loose ()
Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Door trim (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged Glass loose ()
Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s and o/s (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
handbrake has little reserve travel
engine covers and undertrays fitted
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
engine covers and undertrays fitted
Engine management warning light on
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
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CK55 PZW is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.
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 PZW, 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 PZW is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 14 October 2005.
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