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PX55 AKG

2005 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

108,850 mi
Last recorded108,850 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX55 AKG
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2020 108,850 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust silencer boxes outer casings corroded off

Pass 18 Nov 2019 98,751 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Nov 2018 96,344 miles

Boot lock inop

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake binding slightly

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

Reverse light inop

Surface corrosion on underside of vehicle

Pass 20 Nov 2017 89,687 miles

both front arm rear bushes deteriorated

nearside front tyre has a cut in side wall

slight play in offside rear link rod

Pass 17 Nov 2016 84,332 miles

Front Inner Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush , both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on inside (3.5.1i)

Fail 17 Nov 2016 84,332 miles

Front Inner Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush , both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on inside (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 73,167 miles

Exhaust silencer corroded and outer skin insecure

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2014 58,376 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 56,272 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2014 56,272 miles

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 51,047 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 46,073 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2012 46,073 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 40,981 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 12 May 2010 35,448 miles
Fail 12 May 2010 35,448 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 29 May 2009 29,145 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2008 25,987 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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PX55 AKG is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 PX55 AKG, 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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PX55 AKG is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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