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PJ55 HNZ

2005 Volvo S40

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

89,202 mi
Last recorded89,202 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ55 HNZ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 89,202 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2024 85,222 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 83,570 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 83,727 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2022 83,725 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 81,362 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 78,725 miles

Boot lid component damaged but not likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated brake hose ferule protective boot (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated brake hose ferule protective boot (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 1 Sep 2020 78,725 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Boot lid component damaged but not likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated brake hose ferule protective boot (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated brake hose ferule protective boot (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 75,266 miles

The nearside and offside front suspension arm rear bushes are worn

Fail 3 Sep 2019 75,212 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

The nearside and offside front suspension arm rear bushes are worn

The offside front tyre tread is low and in a deteriorated condition

Pass 15 Aug 2018 72,732 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing scuffing of tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing scuffing of tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2018 72,732 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing scuffing of tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing scuffing of tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 70,244 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 65,351 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2016 64,754 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner tread area and sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 26 May 2015 51,930 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 49,298 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2013 44,840 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 39,535 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2011 34,637 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2010 29,057 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2010 29,057 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 24,429 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 21,615 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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PJ55 HNZ is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,798cc 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 PJ55 HNZ, 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 PJ55 HNZ registered?

PJ55 HNZ is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 December 2005.

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