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PX55 UOB

2005 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

164,181 mi
Last recorded164,181 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX55 UOB
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2022 164,181 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

engine oil leak

Fail 2 Sep 2022 164,121 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

engine oil leak

Pass 13 Aug 2021 153,867 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2020 143,569 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s+o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

n/s+o/s rear shocker dust covers loose

Fail 26 Aug 2020 143,567 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak n/s+o/s (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak n/s+o/s (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s+o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

n/s+o/s rear shocker dust covers loose

Pass 6 Jun 2019 135,111 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2019 135,038 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 11 May 2018 124,452 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 119,282 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 109,668 miles
Fail 10 May 2016 109,667 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 106,476 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rear wishbone bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rear wishbone bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Oct 2015 106,476 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rear wishbone bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rear wishbone bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 97,646 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 83,775 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Pass 11 Oct 2012 69,280 miles

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

slight noise on n/s/r wheel bearing

Fail 10 Oct 2012 69,280 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

slight noise on n/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 12 Oct 2011 56,309 miles

both rear tyres heavily unevenly worn inner edges

n/s/f lower suspension arm rear mounting bush poor condition

slight travel in handbrake lever

Pass 6 Oct 2010 40,032 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 31,196 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2009 31,196 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2008 22,567 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2008 22,567 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 UOB is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 UOB, 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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PX55 UOB is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 17 November 2005.

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