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PE05 BAV

2005 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

154,616 mi
Last recorded154,616 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE05 BAV
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2022 154,616 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2022 154,616 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 148,384 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 146,044 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 134,199 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2018 122,362 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 109,342 miles

front tyres worn

Pass 17 Feb 2016 97,397 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 85,329 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2015 85,329 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 20 Feb 2014 74,570 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2014 74,570 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 66,183 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 58,754 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 50,865 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2011 50,865 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2010 43,271 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 35,755 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 27,802 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2008 27,802 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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PE05 BAV is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 PE05 BAV, 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 BAV registered?

PE05 BAV is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is PE05 BAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for PE05 BAV shows 20 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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