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PE05 AXR

2005 Volvo S40

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

89,708 mi
Last recorded89,708 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2016
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE05 AXR
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2016 89,708 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2016 89,708 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 75,348 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 62,978 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2014 62,978 miles

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 8 May 2013 49,948 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 29 Feb 2012 47,599 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 40,040 miles

pin hole in n/s c/v boot

Pass 1 Mar 2010 31,930 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 25,662 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 24,720 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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PE05 AXR is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 PE05 AXR, 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 PE05 AXR registered?

PE05 AXR is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is PE05 AXR safe to buy?

The MOT history for PE05 AXR shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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