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S40 PHN

2005 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2014
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

137,098 mi
Last recorded137,098 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2013
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS40 PHN
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2013 137,098 miles

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

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

airbag service due on dash

Fail 18 Apr 2013 133,071 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Both rear wheel retaining nuts different size to front nuts

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2012 121,515 miles

air bag warning light on

Pass 14 Apr 2011 105,423 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 90,854 miles

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

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

air-bag light staying on

Pass 16 Apr 2009 76,031 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 66,247 miles

front brake discs lipped

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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S40 PHN is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 S40 PHN, 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 S40 PHN registered?

S40 PHN is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 28 January 2005.

Is S40 PHN safe to buy?

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