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PV55 GBE

2005 Volvo S40

Green Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2016
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

84,032 mi
Last recorded84,032 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2015
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPV55 GBE
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2015 84,032 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 81,168 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 73,897 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage to rear boot lid

front brake pads getting low

Pass 19 Dec 2011 68,457 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 51,250 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 31,328 miles

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

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

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

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

clutch very worn

Pass 12 Dec 2008 23,766 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2008 23,764 miles

Centre Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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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PV55 GBE is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 PV55 GBE, 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 PV55 GBE registered?

PV55 GBE is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 19 December 2005.

Is PV55 GBE safe to buy?

The MOT history for PV55 GBE shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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