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PK55 SXP

2005 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

248,760 mi
Last recorded248,760 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK55 SXP
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2026 248,760 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2024 244,988 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2024 242,593 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2023 240,172 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2021 236,146 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 21 Dec 2020 232,777 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Dec 2020 232,772 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 229,210 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2018 219,797 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jan 2018 205,293 miles

Nearside Front noise in suspension

Rear discs pitted corroded

Pass 4 Jan 2017 190,100 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2017 190,100 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2016 173,096 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2015 157,215 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2015 157,098 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Dec 2013 149,404 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Dec 2012 144,783 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2011 187,125 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 6 Jan 2011 127,560 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2009 112,827 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 83,535 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Oct 2008 83,535 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.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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PK55 SXP is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 PK55 SXP, 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

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What year was PK55 SXP registered?

PK55 SXP is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 14 November 2005.

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