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PX55 UNW

2005 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

120,193 mi
Last recorded120,193 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX55 UNW
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2017 120,193 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 117,327 miles

Engine coolant level below minimum - Topped up for MOT

Front wipers slightly smearing - Not to excess

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm approx (3.5.1g)

Fail 21 Sep 2016 117,327 miles

Engine coolant level below minimum - Topped up for MOT

Front wipers slightly smearing - Not to excess

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam Bulb (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm approx (3.5.1g)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working Bulb (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 105,150 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2015 105,142 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 17 Sep 2015 105,116 miles

Headlamp aim too low offside (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

n/s front drive shaft seal leaking gearbox oil

n/s rear shocker cover missing

Pass 5 Jan 2015 103,368 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2013 100,654 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2012 96,274 miles

Nearside Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

exhaust deteriorated

o/s/f tyre edge worn

Pass 16 Nov 2012 96,274 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

exhaust deteriorated

o/s/f tyre edge worn

Pass 26 Mar 2012 84,968 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 81,326 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2010 69,854 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 56,674 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 40,996 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 UNW is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 UNW, 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 UNW registered?

PX55 UNW is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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