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AU05 VNX

2005 Volvo S40

Purple Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

93,657 mi
Last recorded93,657 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU05 VNX
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Fail 23 Oct 2025 93,657 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2024 91,299 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 87,119 miles

Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 81,936 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component From Power steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 22 Feb 2022 81,935 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated Tyre also cracked on outer wall (5.2.3 (l))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component From Power steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 78,904 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Power steering rack moist/damp

Fail 1 Mar 2021 78,904 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Inner edge not attached (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Power steering rack moist/damp

Pass 25 Feb 2020 78,516 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

various components corroded

Fail 25 Feb 2020 78,515 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

various components corroded

Pass 26 Feb 2019 74,560 miles

covers fitted obscuring some items of test

Pass 20 Feb 2018 71,075 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on minimum spec (3.5.1g)

n/s/f tyre showing age degredation

Pass 21 Feb 2017 68,380 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some testable items.

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge.

Pass 24 Feb 2016 65,417 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 24 Feb 2016 65,417 miles

front brake application uneven nearside low (3.7.B.2)

o/s/f brake pad getting low

under trays fitted

Pass 24 Feb 2015 62,185 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 57,413 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Fail 11 Feb 2014 57,413 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2013 53,629 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 48,669 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 42,664 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 36,046 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 27,841 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 20,529 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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AU05 VNX is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Purple with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 AU05 VNX, 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 AU05 VNX registered?

AU05 VNX is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 2 March 2005.

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