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PN55 GZK

2005 Volvo S40

Green Diesel 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

134,825 mi
Last recorded134,825 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN55 GZK
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2023 134,825 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 128,409 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2021 120,588 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 113,432 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2020 113,432 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside 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))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 107,555 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 99,808 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 92,985 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 85,438 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 78,011 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin NOT AS BAD AS FRONT (3.5.1g)

Fail 15 Sep 2015 78,005 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin NOT AS BAD AS FRONT (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 68,297 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2014 68,297 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 57,601 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2012 48,365 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 40,615 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 30,425 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2009 21,855 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 13,951 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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PN55 GZK is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,948cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 PN55 GZK, 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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PN55 GZK is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 15 September 2005.

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