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PE55 TBV

2005 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

126,753 mi
Last recorded126,753 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE55 TBV
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2021 126,753 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

hand brake travel long

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 18 Nov 2020 118,616 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2020 118,612 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on very inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 114,546 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 103,702 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 95,116 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 25 Sep 2017 98,115 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 14 Jun 2016 84,967 miles

Both front lower arm rear bushes are starting to break up

Both rear lower tie rod outer bushes are starting to break up

Nearside driveshaft oil seal leaking

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

Offside front brake is binding on slightly

Offside rear tyre is worn on the inner edge

Fail 10 Jun 2016 84,753 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Both front lower arm rear bushes are starting to break up

Both rear lower tie rod outer bushes are starting to break up

Nearside driveshaft oil seal leaking

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

Offside front brake is binding on slightly

Offside rear tyre is worn on the inner edge

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 66,507 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2015 66,498 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 60,456 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 48,526 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 37,236 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 26,038 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 25,788 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Aug 2010 17,128 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 12,958 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 11,074 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 11,080 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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 TBV is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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