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PJ55 MYU

2005 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

66,710 mi
Last recorded66,710 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2012
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ55 MYU
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2012 66,710 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2012 66,710 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)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2011 59,140 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 47,445 miles

Nail in front tyre

Pass 30 Nov 2009 34,388 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2009 34,388 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

O/S/F brake Slight binding

Pass 28 Nov 2008 20,400 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 MYU is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 PJ55 MYU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of PJ55 MYU?

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What year was PJ55 MYU registered?

PJ55 MYU is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 16 December 2005.

Is PJ55 MYU safe to buy?

The MOT history for PJ55 MYU shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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