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PO55 ZGH

2005 Volvo S40

Purple Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

72,564 mi
Last recorded72,564 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO55 ZGH
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 72,564 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2024 71,679 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2023 70,595 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2022 69,686 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 67,335 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 66,409 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 65,761 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 6 Jan 2020 65,761 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 64,371 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 62,356 miles

Nearside Rear tyre tread worn uneven, inner 2.3 mm, tyre 8 years old

Offside Rear small deep cut inner edge, tyre 7 years old 205 50 17

unable to see front inner brake pads, advise wheel removal and assessment

Pass 6 Jan 2017 59,629 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2017 59,629 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2016 57,441 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2015 52,169 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 46,971 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 42,214 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 36,506 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 29,369 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 22,745 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 16,933 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 16 Feb 2009 16,621 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 15,037 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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PO55 ZGH is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Purple with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 PO55 ZGH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PO55 ZGH registered?

PO55 ZGH is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 13 October 2005.

Is PO55 ZGH safe to buy?

The MOT history for PO55 ZGH shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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