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PX55 UNR

2005 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

81,697 mi
Last recorded81,697 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX55 UNR
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2025 81,697 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine covers and under trays obscure some testable areas/items

exhaust shield loose

front exhaust mounting broken

Fail 13 Mar 2025 81,693 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

engine covers and under trays obscure some testable areas/items

exhaust shield loose

front exhaust mounting broken

Pass 12 Mar 2024 72,168 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 68,899 miles

Front exhaust flexi pipe support brackets snapped off

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output lens slightly marked slightly reduced lamp intensity (4.1.4 (b))

Rear exhaust heatshield loose

anti skid service warning on dash display

Fail 5 Sep 2022 68,740 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front exhaust flexi pipe support brackets snapped off

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output lens slightly marked slightly reduced lamp intensity (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm 2055516 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust heatshield loose

anti skid service warning on dash display

Pass 15 Sep 2021 60,196 miles

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s/f lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded and front brackets broken

Pass 11 Nov 2020 58,481 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front exhaust hanger snapped

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))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2019 55,435 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn suspension arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 11 Nov 2019 55,330 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively aero blade (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively aero blade (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn suspension arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2018 52,071 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn to approx. 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front wipers slightly smearing

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

hangers corroded on front exhaust cat pipe

Pass 11 Nov 2017 43,239 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring full inspection

under vehicle covers fitted obscuring full inspection

Pass 7 Nov 2016 39,546 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 36,373 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 33,659 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 30,690 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 26,038 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Nov 2011 22,002 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 18,095 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 14,155 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 11,425 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 UNR is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 UNR, 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 UNR registered?

PX55 UNR is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 28 September 2005.

Is PX55 UNR safe to buy?

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