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GP55 MMX

2005 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

149,431 mi
Last recorded149,431 miles
Recorded on3 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP55 MMX
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 May 2017 149,431 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2017 149,431 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 143,975 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 133,957 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 126,631 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 118,156 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 108,622 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2012 108,622 miles

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside front brake disc has surface corrosion.

Pass 15 Jan 2011 93,151 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)

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

Fail 28 Jan 2010 77,459 miles

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

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

emmisions not registering.lean burn engine

Pass 28 Jan 2010 77,459 miles

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

emmisions not registering.lean burn engine

Pass 14 Jan 2009 63,907 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

front tyres bald on inner edges

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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GP55 MMX is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GP55 MMX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GP55 MMX registered?

GP55 MMX is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 November 2005.

Is GP55 MMX safe to buy?

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