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PJ55 UNR

2005 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

183,422 mi
Last recorded183,422 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ55 UNR
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2020 183,422 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2018 180,634 miles

Central Lower Chip in screen

Offside Number plate light slightly dull

Fail 27 Dec 2018 180,634 miles

Central Lower Chip in screen

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Number plate light slightly dull

Pass 15 Dec 2017 168,730 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Dec 2016 157,606 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 16 Dec 2016 157,606 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 30 Dec 2015 145,743 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 30 Dec 2015 145,743 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2014 132,108 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2013 115,612 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)

Pass 31 Dec 2013 115,612 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2012 100,441 miles

Nearside coil spring is fractured,but is not considered dangerous

Pass 23 Dec 2011 84,398 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2011 84,398 miles

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

Fail 21 Dec 2010 72,046 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Dec 2010 72,046 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2009 61,310 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2008 55,902 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2008 55,902 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 UNR is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 UNR, 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 UNR registered?

PJ55 UNR is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 21 December 2005.

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