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SN05 PXK

2005 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

99,579 mi
Last recorded99,579 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN05 PXK
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 8 Mar 2019 99,579 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2018 98,516 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded various (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

front exhaust flexi poor condition

Fail 2 Mar 2018 98,478 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded various (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

front exhaust flexi poor condition

Pass 9 Mar 2017 96,276 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205x50x17,on edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Mar 2017 96,276 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear brake caliper securing device missing calipher retaining clip broke off inside calipher body, (3.5.1j)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205x50x17 (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205x50x17,on edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 85,112 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 76,448 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 69,505 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 60,824 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 53,800 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2011 48,303 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 48,303 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 39,751 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 35,511 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2009 35,511 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 29 May 2008 25,209 miles

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

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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SN05 PXK is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 SN05 PXK, 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 SN05 PXK registered?

SN05 PXK is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 10 June 2005.

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