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PO55 ZHH

2005 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

61,740 mi
Last recorded61,740 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO55 ZHH
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 61,740 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Aug 2025 52,690 miles

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2024 46,551 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside headlamp beam pattern fogged

suspension corroded

Pass 2 Aug 2023 45,271 miles

suspension corroded

Fail 1 Aug 2023 45,271 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

suspension corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2022 44,459 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

suspension corroded

Fail 27 Jul 2022 44,457 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

suspension corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2021 43,861 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2021 43,861 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 42,984 miles

parking brake performance low

Fail 14 Jul 2020 42,984 miles

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

parking brake performance low

Pass 18 Jul 2019 42,565 miles

Nearside Front tyre wall damaged

parking brake performance low

Fail 17 Jul 2019 42,565 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both sides (rear bushes) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre wall damaged

parking brake performance low

Pass 11 Jul 2018 41,544 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (i))

reversing lamp not working

Pass 12 Jul 2017 40,992 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 39,688 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2015 39,329 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2015 39,329 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

both rear tyres starting to wear uneven

Pass 16 Jul 2014 36,989 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2014 36,989 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2013 33,741 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 29,734 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jul 2011 27,769 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 25,816 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 24,868 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 22,590 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2008 22,590 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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 ZHH is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 ZHH, 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 ZHH registered?

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

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