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PY05 JCV

2005 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

142,028 mi
Last recorded142,028 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY05 JCV
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2022 142,028 miles

Central heatshield loose

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2021 134,560 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 126,624 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2019 125,813 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 1 Oct 2019 125,813 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 124,237 miles

Front both front tyres wearing edges

Offside Rear tyre wearing and getting low to nearing 2mm

plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor

Fail 27 Sep 2018 124,237 miles

Front both front tyres wearing edges

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear tyre wearing and getting low to nearing 2mm

plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor

Pass 25 Sep 2017 110,055 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor

Fail 22 Sep 2017 110,051 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 88,532 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 84,918 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2016 84,765 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 79,422 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2015 79,417 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 71,457 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 60,399 miles

headlamp aims set low recommend adjustment

Fail 21 Jun 2012 60,398 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

headlamp aims set low recommend adjustment

Pass 22 Jun 2011 50,285 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 37,040 miles

o/s and n/s/rear tyres becoming worn

Pass 19 Jun 2009 23,885 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 20,363 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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PY05 JCV is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Red with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 PY05 JCV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PY05 JCV registered?

PY05 JCV is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 23 June 2005.

Is PY05 JCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for PY05 JCV shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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