MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
148,454 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
boot wont open
foot brake has little reserve travel
windscreen has small crack o/s lower corner
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)
boot wont open
foot brake has little reserve travel
windscreen has small crack o/s lower corner
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
n/s/f lower rear wishbone bush worn
only one n/s/r taillight bulb lit
slight pullsing on front brakes
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
n/s/f lower rear wishbone bush worn
only one n/s/r taillight bulb lit
slight pullsing on front brakes
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
Based on 1,390,271 MOT tests across 104,646 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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PX55 GVP is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 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 PX55 GVP, 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 PX55 GVP registered?
PX55 GVP is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 12 September 2005.
Is PX55 GVP safe to buy?
The MOT history for PX55 GVP shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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