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MX55 MZV

2005 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

150,467 mi
Last recorded150,467 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX55 MZV
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2019 150,467 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both Brake discs rusty on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Nov 2019 150,467 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both Brake discs rusty on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 137,764 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Nov 2018 137,764 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 128,633 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2017 128,633 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2016 116,168 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2016 116,107 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 105,941 miles

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

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

Offside Rear tyre inner edge feathered

Fail 2 Nov 2015 105,941 miles

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

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

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

Offside Rear tyre inner edge feathered

Pass 15 Oct 2014 94,306 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 85,796 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 77,506 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2011 69,441 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2011 69,441 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 61,494 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 28 Oct 2009 51,679 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 35,931 miles

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

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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MX55 MZV is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MX55 MZV, 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 MX55 MZV registered?

MX55 MZV is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 26 September 2005.

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