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PE05 YND

2005 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

106,136 mi
Last recorded106,136 miles
Recorded on11 May 2016
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE05 YND
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 May 2016 106,136 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine management light alluminated on dash

nearside and offside rear tyres showing signs of uneven wear on inside edges

signs of bearing noise from rear on road test[caused by uneven wear on rear tyres]

signs of slight oil leak from engine area

unable to see nearside and offside sills[under plastic covers]

Pass 22 Apr 2015 99,160 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

rear shock absorbers are getting soft

Fail 21 Apr 2015 99,154 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

rear shock absorbers are getting soft

Pass 25 Mar 2014 91,046 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Mar 2014 91,046 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Mar 2013 70,982 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 70,982 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 62,479 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 62,479 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 51,170 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 43,526 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2009 34,085 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Mar 2009 34,085 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 26,171 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 YND is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 PE05 YND, 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 YND registered?

PE05 YND is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 25 March 2005.

Is PE05 YND safe to buy?

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