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AX05 ENE

2005 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

67,794 mi
Last recorded67,794 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX05 ENE
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 23 Jun 2026 67,794 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear tyres starting to misshape in tread

Pass 10 Jul 2025 67,611 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear tyres starting to misshape in tread

reverse lamp Inoperative

Fail 9 Jul 2025 67,610 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear tyres starting to misshape in tread

reverse lamp Inoperative

Pass 17 May 2024 66,205 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear tyres starting to misshape in tread

Fail 14 May 2024 66,201 miles

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

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

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear tyres starting to misshape in tread

Pass 6 Jun 2023 64,437 miles

Handbrake Requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear tyres starting to misshape in tread

Pass 4 Jul 2022 61,607 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 58,540 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 55,823 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush lower arm rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush lower arm rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Fail 4 Jan 2017 55,823 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush lower arm rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush lower arm rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2016 53,941 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2016 53,941 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2015 48,913 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre slightly mishaped on inner edge

Pass 21 Jan 2014 44,620 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2013 38,795 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2013 38,795 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 35,772 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2011 29,852 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 27,316 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2010 27,318 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 21,996 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2008 15,612 miles

Offside front tyre 2mm. Nearside front tyre 3mm

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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AX05 ENE is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Black with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 AX05 ENE, 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 AX05 ENE registered?

AX05 ENE is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 17 May 2005.

Is AX05 ENE safe to buy?

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