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PE05 BAU

2005 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

78,903 mi
Last recorded78,903 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE05 BAU
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2025 78,903 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2024 76,692 miles

o/s n/s/r suspension arms showing surface corrosion

Fail 23 Feb 2024 76,689 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

o/s n/s/r suspension arms showing surface corrosion

Pass 16 Feb 2023 76,190 miles

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 74,826 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2021 72,455 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2021 72,440 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 70,844 miles

parking brake coming to end of reserve travel

Fail 14 Feb 2020 70,844 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

parking brake coming to end of reserve travel

Pass 15 Feb 2019 67,460 miles

parking brake coming to end of reserve travel

Pass 9 Feb 2018 64,053 miles

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

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 9 Feb 2018 64,041 miles

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

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

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 59,568 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slight wear on o/s n/s/f tyre inner treads

Pass 8 Feb 2016 55,279 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2016 55,275 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/f tyre inner tread worn

Pass 20 Feb 2015 51,107 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

o/s/f tyre inner tread starting to wear

Fail 20 Feb 2015 51,090 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

o/s/f tyre inner tread starting to wear

Pass 11 Feb 2014 45,159 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 43,562 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 34,811 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2010 30,546 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Mar 2009 28,226 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 21,635 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 BAU is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 BAU, 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 PE05 BAU registered?

PE05 BAU is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 11 March 2005.

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