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PO55 ZGB

2005 Volvo S40

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

164,672 mi
Last recorded164,672 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO55 ZGB
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2018 164,672 miles

Exhaust Heatshield Insecure

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 1 Oct 2018 164,670 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Exhaust Heatshield Insecure

Pass 28 Sep 2017 157,583 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2017 157,581 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2016 148,267 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 141,416 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2014 129,774 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 120,358 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2012 109,484 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 97,051 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 85,728 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2009 73,256 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 73,256 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Pass 6 Oct 2008 56,331 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2008 56,331 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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PO55 ZGB is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 PO55 ZGB, 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 PO55 ZGB registered?

PO55 ZGB is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 18 October 2005.

Is PO55 ZGB safe to buy?

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