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PE55 SYX

2005 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

128,608 mi
Last recorded128,608 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE55 SYX
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2020 128,608 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering Rack. (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 122,736 miles

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Seepage from steering rack. (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Fail 11 Jul 2019 122,731 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Seepage from steering rack. (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2018 114,252 miles
Fail 30 May 2018 114,213 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 105,322 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 120,788 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2017 120,788 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 96,794 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2016 96,794 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2015 88,300 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2015 88,300 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2014 78,954 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2013 68,708 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 65,654 miles

0ffside inner driveshaft seal leaking.

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 57,791 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 16 Sep 2010 49,331 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 10 Sep 2009 38,397 miles

anti skid warning lamp is lit

nearside rear light lens cracked

Pass 16 Sep 2008 28,980 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 SYX is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2005 Volvo S40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 83,495 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 SYX, 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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PE55 SYX is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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