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RJ05 PZM

2005 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

121,439 mi
Last recorded121,439 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ05 PZM
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 121,439 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm plus cracks (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Sep 2025 121,439 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm plus cracks (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2024 118,158 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm plus cracks (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Sep 2024 118,158 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm plus cracks (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Sep 2023 114,584 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both . heavy cracks in tread , worn inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 4 Sep 2023 114,584 miles

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

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

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both . heavy cracks in tread , worn inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2022 111,942 miles

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front uneven wear, cracks in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Sep 2022 111,942 miles

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front uneven wear, cracks in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 110,121 miles

exhaust poor condition.

Pass 11 Aug 2020 108,644 miles

exhaust system poor condition

Pass 15 May 2019 106,590 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 104,177 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 101,652 miles

front tyres worn on edges.

n/s/r tyre 3mm.

Pass 25 Apr 2016 99,350 miles

both front tyres uneven wear, worn on edges

both rear tyres 3mm

exhaust system poor condition

Pass 6 May 2015 97,270 miles

both rear tyres aprox 3mm,slight runout

corrosion to all brake discs

corrosion to exhaust system

corrosion to suspension components

slight damage to windscreen

slight suspension knocks

Pass 29 Apr 2014 95,007 miles

both rear tyres slight runout

clutch and brake pedal anti slip covers worn

corrosion to exhaust system

corrosion to front brake discs

corrosion to suspension components

slight damage to windscreen

slight suspension knocks

slight wear to o/s/r drop link

Fail 29 Apr 2014 95,007 miles

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

both rear tyres slight runout

clutch and brake pedal anti slip covers worn

corrosion to exhaust system

corrosion to front brake discs

corrosion to suspension components

slight damage to windscreen

slight suspension knocks

slight wear to o/s/r drop link

Pass 26 Apr 2013 93,191 miles

corrsion to exhaust.

slight tread run out rear tyres.

Fail 26 Apr 2013 93,191 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

corrsion to exhaust.

slight tread run out rear tyres.

Pass 9 May 2012 91,169 miles

corrosion to exhaust

slight corrosion to all brake discs

slight damage to windscreen

slight suspension knocks

Fail 9 May 2012 91,169 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

corrosion to exhaust

slight corrosion to all brake discs

slight damage to windscreen

slight suspension knocks

Pass 11 May 2011 88,013 miles

corrosion to exhaust

corrosion to front brake discs

n/s/r tyre 2mm,slight runout

o/s/r tyre 3mm,cracks in tread

Pass 28 Apr 2010 85,161 miles

SLIGHT CORROSION TO ALLL BRAKE DISCS.

Pass 6 May 2009 82,889 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

covers fitted preventing full inspection

Pass 12 Mar 2009 81,937 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 59,797 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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RJ05 PZM is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 RJ05 PZM, 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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RJ05 PZM is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 15 April 2005.

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