MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
170,395 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Center exhaust corroding
Front number plate discoloring
o/s/r stop lamp dim
o/s/r tyre worn out of shape slightly
Offside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Center exhaust corroding
Front number plate discoloring
o/s/r stop lamp dim
o/s/r tyre worn out of shape slightly
both number plates deteriorating
centre exhaust box corroding
chip to screen
nearside headlamp dip beam dim
neaside headlamp dim
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
centre exhaust corroding
chip to screen
rear tyres wearing out of shape slightly
slight play on nearside steering arm
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement inner (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement inner (2.4.G.2)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
centre exhaust corroding
chip to screen
rear tyres wearing out of shape slightly
slight play on nearside steering arm
o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
205/55/16 W
Centre exhaust box deteriorated
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
Based on 1,390,271 MOT tests across 104,646 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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CA05 XKE is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.
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 CA05 XKE, 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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CA05 XKE is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 20 July 2005.
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