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PK05 DWM

2005 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

103,902 mi
Last recorded103,902 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2023
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK05 DWM
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2023 103,902 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2022 98,272 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2022 98,252 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 94,892 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))

both rear tyres slightly perished on the inner edge

oil leak (gearbox area)

Fail 17 Nov 2021 94,892 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cords exposed on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

both rear tyres slightly perished on the inner edge

oil leak (gearbox area)

Pass 14 Dec 2020 90,095 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2019 84,049 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 77,335 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2017 69,927 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 60,969 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2015 49,777 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 39,702 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2013 29,063 miles

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

n/s/front tyre only has 3mm tread

unven wear on o/s/front tyre [suspect tracking out of adjustment]

Fail 31 May 2013 29,063 miles

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

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

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

n/s/front tyre only has 3mm tread

unven wear on o/s/front tyre [suspect tracking out of adjustment]

Pass 5 Jun 2012 19,672 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2012 19,672 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 12 May 2011 11,104 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 May 2011 11,104 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 6,284 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 21 May 2009 5,901 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 4,987 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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PK05 DWM is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 PK05 DWM, 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 PK05 DWM registered?

PK05 DWM is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 June 2005.

Is PK05 DWM safe to buy?

The MOT history for PK05 DWM shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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