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EM05 PJM

2005 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

136,748 mi
Last recorded136,748 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEM05 PJM
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 136,748 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

general underside corrosion.

Pass 6 May 2025 133,321 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 30 Apr 2025 133,319 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 9 Feb 2024 129,827 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2023 126,707 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened bearing stiff in operation (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 124,518 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall scrubed/perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust starting to corrode

Pass 5 Mar 2021 121,308 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 119,958 miles

nsr tyre outer sidewall scrubbed.rear brake pads getting low

Fail 5 Mar 2020 119,958 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

nsr tyre outer sidewall scrubbed.rear brake pads getting low

Pass 7 Mar 2019 114,649 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close to limits + outer sidewall perished/scrubbed & cuts/abrasions + wear to inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

nsr lamp lens damaged & temp tape repair made,inner rear wheel arches & parts of boot floor covered,oversills & undershields fitted.slight corrosion to exhaust system.

rear tyre outer sidewalls scrubbed/perished + cuts/abrsions & wear to inner edges,osr tyre very close to wear limits.front brake hoses part shrouded.

Pass 6 Mar 2018 110,725 miles

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

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

inner rear wheel arches & parts of boot floor covered,nsr lamp/lens damaged.nsf,nsr & osr tyre outer sidewalls perished/scrubbed.plastic oversills & undershields fitted

slight corrosion to exhaust system & steel hangers/mounts + repair made to osr silencer hanger/mounting.front brake hoses part shrouded.

Pass 2 Mar 2017 106,411 miles

inner rear wheel arches & parts of boot floor covered,front & rear brake pads getting low,

ns & osr tyre treads getting low & sidewalls persihed/scrubbed

plastic oversills & undershields fitted,exhaust system corroding & repair made to corroded/fractured osr silencer steel mounting,front & rear brake hoses part shrouded.

Fail 2 Mar 2017 102,331 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn on inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

inner rear wheel arches & parts of boot floor covered,front & rear brake pads getting low,

nsf & nsr tyre treads getting low,all tyre sidewalls scrubbed/perished

plastic oversills & undershields fitted,exhaust system corroding & repair made to corroded/fractured osr silencer steel mounting,front & rear brake hoses part shrouded.

Pass 3 Mar 2016 100,716 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint slight advanced play (2.4.G.2)

front & rear brake hoses part shrouded.

front wiper blades streaking,inner rear wheel arches & parts of boot floor covered,

plastic undershields & oversills fitted,nsf tyre outer wall kerb scrubbed + slight cuts & abrasions.

slight corrosion to exhaust system & steel hangers & repair made to corroded/fractured osr hanger

Pass 20 Feb 2015 95,810 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 84,299 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2013 71,957 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2013 71,957 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 59,130 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 7 Mar 2012 59,130 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2011 46,846 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)

Pass 12 Feb 2010 36,799 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2009 27,851 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 22,933 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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EM05 PJM is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 EM05 PJM, 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 EM05 PJM registered?

EM05 PJM is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 9 March 2005.

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