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PX55 UOE

2005 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

88,470 mi
Last recorded88,470 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX55 UOE
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2022 88,470 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 23 Sep 2022 88,470 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 79,886 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 77,318 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 73,634 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 64,278 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 51,911 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2016 39,037 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 33,292 miles

Light cracking to side walls of both rear tyres

Pass 18 Oct 2014 32,646 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2013 31,706 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 19 Oct 2013 31,706 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 31,230 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 31,063 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 30,315 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2010 30,315 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2009 37,567 miles

ADVISE O/S/F & N/S/F & N/S/R TYRES DOWN TO 3MM

Fail 12 Nov 2009 37,567 miles

ADVISE O/S/F & N/S/F & N/S/R TYRES DOWN TO 3MM

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 13 Nov 2008 24,523 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 UOE is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Red 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 UOE, 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 UOE registered?

PX55 UOE is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 24 November 2005.

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The MOT history for PX55 UOE shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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