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PV55 NBA

2005 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

87,252 mi
Last recorded87,252 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPV55 NBA
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 87,252 miles
Fail 8 May 2026 87,252 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2025 83,607 miles
Pass 14 May 2024 65,239 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 14 May 2024 65,239 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 May 2023 55,783 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2022 36,650 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2021 18,667 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 13,906 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2018 13,437 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 13,132 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 12,434 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2015 11,788 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 11,604 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2013 10,505 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2013 10,505 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 8,732 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 7,631 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 6,424 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 5,359 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 4,224 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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PV55 NBA is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 NBA, 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 NBA registered?

PV55 NBA is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 21 September 2005.

Is PV55 NBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for PV55 NBA shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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