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PO55 ZHE

2005 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

63,643 mi
Last recorded63,643 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2017
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO55 ZHE
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2017 63,643 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Jul 2016 51,308 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jul 2016 51,307 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 23 Jul 2015 43,205 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 43,205 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2014 33,346 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2013 25,971 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 24,802 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 24,279 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 22,991 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 19,119 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 19 Sep 2008 15,619 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 15,616 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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 ZHE is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 ZHE, 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 ZHE registered?

PO55 ZHE is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 21 September 2005.

Is PO55 ZHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for PO55 ZHE shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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