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AF05 VBG

2005 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

214,596 mi
Last recorded214,596 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF05 VBG
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 214,596 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2024 211,116 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2023 208,461 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2022 201,713 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 191,977 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2021 191,959 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Sep 2020 185,415 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 177,612 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 164,842 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 152,370 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 140,572 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 130,281 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 117,745 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 108,695 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 97,492 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)

Pass 5 Oct 2011 87,531 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 72,561 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 45,850 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 29,995 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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AF05 VBG is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 AF05 VBG, 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 AF05 VBG registered?

AF05 VBG is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 25 April 2005.

Is AF05 VBG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF05 VBG shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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