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CA05 XKE

2005 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

170,395 mi
Last recorded170,395 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2020
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA05 XKE
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2020 170,395 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2020 170,395 miles

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))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 157,369 miles

Center exhaust corroding

Front number plate discoloring

o/s/r stop lamp dim

o/s/r tyre worn out of shape slightly

Fail 8 Apr 2019 157,358 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2018 148,678 miles

both number plates deteriorating

centre exhaust box corroding

chip to screen

nearside headlamp dip beam dim

Pass 11 Apr 2017 138,795 miles

neaside headlamp dim

Pass 12 Apr 2016 128,683 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2016 128,683 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2015 117,210 miles

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 17 Apr 2015 117,210 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2015 117,028 miles

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)

Pass 12 Apr 2014 102,830 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2014 102,810 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 13 May 2013 89,063 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 86,795 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 78,944 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 70,281 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 57,640 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 57,637 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 5 Nov 2008 19,211 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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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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