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CX55 PYG

2005 Volvo S40

White Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

98,029 mi
Last recorded98,029 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX55 PYG
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 98,029 miles
Fail 29 May 2026 98,029 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2025 96,888 miles
Fail 29 May 2025 96,888 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Fail 23 Jan 2025 96,885 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt not attached (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 28 Nov 2024 96,816 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Fail 15 Nov 2024 96,751 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2023 95,487 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2023 95,486 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tread area 205/70/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached broken (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 93,344 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2022 93,344 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits high (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 91,346 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2021 91,346 miles

Emissions oxygen sensor obviously defective (8.2.1.1 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre fitted to a bus or coach is close to ten years old (5.2.3 (m))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 89,487 miles

COOLANT BOTTLE - has a crack/hairline crack but weaping out coolant

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyres cracked on edges but no cords or ply visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyres have slight cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 88,368 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 87,022 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 83,273 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2017 83,273 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 81,934 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2016 81,934 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2016 79,461 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 75,264 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 70,826 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2013 64,698 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 57,014 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 42,808 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2009 34,298 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2008 21,037 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2008 21,037 miles

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

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

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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CX55 PYG is a 2005 Volvo S40 in White with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 CX55 PYG, 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 CX55 PYG registered?

CX55 PYG is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 December 2005.

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