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PN05 XXZ

2005 Volvo S40

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

171,269 mi
Last recorded171,269 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN05 XXZ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2020 171,269 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2020 171,269 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 165,807 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2019 165,807 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2018 157,526 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 149,863 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2017 149,863 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2016 134,508 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 16 Jul 2015 119,004 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 107,115 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2013 99,264 miles

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

wiper scratches on screen

Fail 8 Jul 2013 99,264 miles

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

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

wiper scratches on screen

Pass 17 Jul 2012 94,837 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2012 94,837 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 87,812 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 74,203 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Sep 2009 58,477 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 9 Sep 2009 58,477 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 58,253 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2009 58,244 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Centre Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Fail 26 Feb 2008 57,982 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 26 Feb 2008 57,982 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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PN05 XXZ is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 PN05 XXZ, 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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PN05 XXZ is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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