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H15 PCN

2005 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2024
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

224,676 mi
Last recorded224,676 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH15 PCN
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2023 224,676 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2021 221,424 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 220,282 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2019 215,887 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 205,535 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 197,100 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 188,846 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 180,584 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 172,745 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 164,153 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2012 148,560 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 132,987 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Oct 2010 109,402 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2009 85,801 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 61,361 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)

Fail 24 Oct 2008 61,361 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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H15 PCN is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 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 H15 PCN, 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 H15 PCN registered?

H15 PCN is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 October 2005.

Is H15 PCN safe to buy?

The MOT history for H15 PCN shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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