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PX55 UNV

2005 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

150,409 mi
Last recorded150,409 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX55 UNV
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2022 150,409 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 142,578 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears date stamp 0518 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 135,869 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2019 118,229 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 98,748 miles

nearside front tyre 1.6mm and bald on inside

offside front tyre 3mm and bald on inside tread

Pass 11 Apr 2017 91,970 miles

Nearside Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 1 Apr 2017 91,806 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement back (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2016 82,934 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement back (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Fail 21 Mar 2016 82,934 miles

Offside Side repeater not working door mirror (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement back (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Pass 19 Mar 2015 73,924 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

nearside rear light lense held together with sellotape

Fail 18 Mar 2015 73,912 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

nearside rear light lense held together with sellotape

Pass 13 Mar 2014 68,879 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 64,224 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 54,585 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 54,533 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 49,656 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 49,655 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 May 2010 44,247 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted to NSR not allowing full inspection of seat belt.

OSF tyre tread low.

Rear registration plate deteriorating.

Pass 4 Nov 2008 30,792 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 UNV is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 UNV, 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 UNV registered?

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

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