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PE54 SZO

2005 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

127,240 mi
Last recorded127,240 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE54 SZO
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2025 127,240 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective Suspect mount missing (6.1.2 (a))

Clutch Pedal Rubber Missing

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

O/S/F Marker Light Inop

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 121,670 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2024 121,667 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 112,052 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2022 112,041 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Oct 2021 106,332 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2020 101,617 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2019 96,288 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 93,097 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2018 93,096 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2018 88,418 miles

N/s rear shocker damp

Pass 12 Jan 2017 83,090 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Front brake pads low

Slight blow on middle box

Pass 14 Jan 2016 77,982 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2016 77,982 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2015 71,971 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 7 Jan 2015 71,970 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 14 Jan 2014 66,086 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 59,280 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2012 50,773 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 12 Jan 2012 50,773 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 41,957 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 34,046 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 25,144 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 21,044 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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PE54 SZO is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 PE54 SZO, 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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PE54 SZO is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 28 January 2005.

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