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PX55 GVP

2005 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

148,454 mi
Last recorded148,454 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX55 GVP
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2018 148,454 miles

boot wont open

foot brake has little reserve travel

windscreen has small crack o/s lower corner

Fail 16 Jan 2018 148,396 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2017 138,159 miles

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)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 126,334 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2016 126,334 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 113,486 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 97,853 miles

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)

Pass 21 Jan 2013 73,121 miles

n/s/f lower rear wishbone bush worn

only one n/s/r taillight bulb lit

slight pullsing on front brakes

Fail 21 Jan 2013 73,121 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2012 59,861 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2012 59,861 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Jan 2011 44,500 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2011 44,488 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2009 26,387 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 18,380 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 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.

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