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PK55 WGN

2005 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

103,809 mi
Last recorded103,809 miles
Recorded on8 May 2021
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK55 WGN
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2021 103,809 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2020 96,704 miles

Front Lower undertray fitted

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 24 Apr 2020 96,684 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Lower undertray fitted

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

coolant low

engine oil low

Pass 29 Nov 2018 68,939 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 25 Oct 2017 46,311 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 43,546 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2016 43,546 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 18 Nov 2015 41,045 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2015 41,045 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2014 38,946 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2013 37,543 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 34,922 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 30,883 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 25,774 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 20,741 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 14,038 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 WGN is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Black with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 WGN, 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 WGN registered?

PK55 WGN is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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