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PX55 UOM

2005 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2021
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

115,066 mi
Last recorded115,066 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX55 UOM
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2020 115,066 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 114,072 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive top of the engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under tray fitted

Fail 16 Oct 2019 114,072 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive top of the engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

under tray fitted

Pass 4 Oct 2018 107,821 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed Retaining screws for door lock missing / door stays shut / opens correctly. (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 4 Oct 2018 107,821 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed Retaining screws for door lock missing / door stays shut / opens correctly. (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 4 Oct 2017 106,162 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 2 Oct 2017 106,162 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 102,597 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front turbo boost pressure is leaking

Offside Rear tyre is under inflated

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 12 Oct 2016 102,597 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front turbo boost pressure is leaking

Offside Rear tyre is under inflated

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 97,441 miles

undertrays/engine covers fitted.....

Fail 6 Oct 2015 97,439 miles

Fuel system component leaking injector area (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

undertrays/engine covers fitted.....

Pass 27 Sep 2014 90,178 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 79,430 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s/r door lock screws missing.

Fail 23 Sep 2013 79,430 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s/r door lock screws missing.

Pass 24 Sep 2012 66,687 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Sep 2011 57,796 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2011 57,796 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

both rear indicators faded....

front & rear brake discs corroded....

front inner pads appear low....

n/s/r outer tyre tread uneven....

Pass 19 Aug 2010 45,181 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2010 45,181 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a) DANGEROUS

both front tyres close to limit....

front brake discs corroding....

front inner brake pads appear low...

n/s dipp headlamp not as bright as o/s...

rear brake pads very low advise replacements....

Fail 21 Aug 2009 37,360 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2009 37,360 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 27,708 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 UOM is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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

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