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PX55 UAR

2005 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

112,166 mi
Last recorded112,166 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX55 UAR
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2019 112,166 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Oct 2019 112,165 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2018 108,044 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 104,386 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Feb 2017 100,319 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2016 91,649 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 82,996 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 12 Feb 2014 75,059 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 66,938 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 58,161 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 45,488 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2009 37,500 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Oct 2009 37,500 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2008 29,010 miles

Nearside Rear 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.

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 UAR is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 PX55 UAR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PX55 UAR registered?

PX55 UAR is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is PX55 UAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for PX55 UAR shows 14 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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