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PE55 EVA

2005 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

123,483 mi
Last recorded123,483 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE55 EVA
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 123,483 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Jul 2024 118,623 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Jul 2024 118,623 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 113,453 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2022 107,266 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 102,573 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 99,232 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2020 99,232 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2019 96,452 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 92,788 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 88,952 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 85,056 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 78,976 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2014 69,360 miles

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

head light aims tested and passed adjuster set at loweast setting

Fail 30 Jun 2014 69,360 miles

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

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

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

head light aims tested and passed adjuster set at loweast setting

Pass 2 Jul 2013 59,462 miles

n/s/r tyre has a puncture (nail)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 51,227 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 12 Jul 2011 40,483 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 29,111 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 17,790 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Jul 2008 10,790 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2008 10,790 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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PE55 EVA is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 PE55 EVA, 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 PE55 EVA registered?

PE55 EVA is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 11 November 2005.

Is PE55 EVA safe to buy?

The MOT history for PE55 EVA shows 22 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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