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FE05 PKJ

2005 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

141,333 mi
Last recorded141,333 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2023
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE05 PKJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2023 141,333 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2023 141,250 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 136,494 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 132,594 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2020 129,106 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2019 119,731 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement & offside front lower rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

centre silencer deterioated

Fail 23 Dec 2019 119,731 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement & offside front lower rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

centre silencer deterioated

Pass 28 Apr 2018 109,749 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2017 101,090 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2016 92,580 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2016 92,580 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 1 May 2015 83,718 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2015 83,718 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2014 73,925 miles

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)

exhaust centre silencer deteriorated

Pass 27 Apr 2013 64,205 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2012 54,273 miles

Nearside Rear 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 18 Apr 2011 44,661 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 35,324 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 26,846 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 20,131 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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FE05 PKJ is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FE05 PKJ, 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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FE05 PKJ is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 28 April 2005.

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