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PK55 VVF

2005 Volvo S40

Purple Diesel 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

168,848 mi
Last recorded168,848 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK55 VVF
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2017 168,848 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2017 168,848 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Nov 2016 161,009 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2016 161,009 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2015 155,566 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 27 Oct 2015 155,566 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 143,776 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 128,990 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2013 128,990 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2012 116,635 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2011 101,121 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2011 101,121 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Nov 2010 83,209 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2010 83,209 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2009 65,897 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 48,756 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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PK55 VVF is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Purple with a 1,588cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 PK55 VVF, 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 PK55 VVF registered?

PK55 VVF is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 11 November 2005.

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