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AX05 JXT

2005 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

110,904 mi
Last recorded110,904 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX05 JXT
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 110,904 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2025 107,645 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jan 2024 104,043 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2023 99,379 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 93,843 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2022 93,843 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened should replace asap (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 90,547 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 86,238 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Jun 2019 86,169 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 84,549 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 82,818 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 79,499 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 76,036 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 72,391 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 67,560 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 63,329 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 58,593 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 54,449 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2010 54,439 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 45,725 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 36,250 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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AX05 JXT is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 AX05 JXT, 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 JXT registered?

AX05 JXT is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 28 June 2005.

Is AX05 JXT safe to buy?

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