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PE55 SZG

2005 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

47,627 mi
Last recorded47,627 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE55 SZG
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 47,627 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2025 47,615 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2024 46,809 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 46,766 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under trays fitted throughout

Fail 30 Oct 2023 46,766 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under trays fitted throughout

Pass 10 Oct 2022 46,730 miles

Front subframe slightly corroded

Rear brake pipes covered in grease or other material

Sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 19 Oct 2021 46,662 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 46,536 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2020 46,532 miles

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

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

park brake just met efficiency limit

Pass 1 Oct 2019 45,979 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 45,292 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 44,569 miles

front suspension and brake components heavily corroded

Fail 3 Oct 2017 44,567 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

front suspension and brake components heavily corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2016 43,856 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 43,166 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 42,361 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2013 41,731 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 41,067 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 40,919 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2011 40,917 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2010 35,846 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

ofside front tyre worn slightly on inner edge of tread.

Fail 7 Oct 2010 35,846 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

ofside front tyre worn slightly on inner edge of tread.

Pass 8 Oct 2009 27,576 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2008 20,085 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2008 20,085 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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PE55 SZG is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 SZG, 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 SZG registered?

PE55 SZG is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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