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PO55 ZLU

2005 Volvo S40

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

131,195 mi
Last recorded131,195 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO55 ZLU
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 131,195 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2025 131,095 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2025 131,089 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2024 115,873 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2023 100,419 miles

Front Coil spring corroded O/S and N/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front sub frame corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Fail 30 Nov 2023 100,419 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended Dog seat belt stuck in buckle (7.1.2 (d))

Front Coil spring corroded O/S and N/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front sub frame corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 31 Dec 2022 96,919 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 29 Dec 2022 96,918 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 91,964 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 91,909 miles

All Tyres Starting to show deep cracks

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 90,529 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 87,690 miles

both front tyres cracking in tread

Pass 21 Mar 2017 84,190 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 78,189 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2015 67,449 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 60,287 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 55,677 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 50,161 miles

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

advise o/s drive shaft seal leaking

advise o/s/f door handle sticking

Pass 14 Apr 2011 43,575 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 5 May 2010 35,120 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 25,238 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 20,973 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 ZLU is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 ZLU, 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 ZLU registered?

PO55 ZLU is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 20 September 2005.

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