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CK05 SBX

2005 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

88,543 mi
Last recorded88,543 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK05 SBX
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 88,543 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2025 88,543 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2024 82,066 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose Flexi pipe (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Expansion tank empty

Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both sides strut mounting points (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ~1.9mm, edged (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Hole in lamp (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low and edged (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear all arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2024 82,064 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp aim too high Both sides, unable to be adjusted, mechanism defective (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure Hanger snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Expansion tank empty

Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both sides strut mounting points (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ~1.9mm, edged (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Hole in lamp (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low and edged (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear all arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 76,558 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

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

exhaust bracket snapped/corroded

general corrosion to underbody/suspension components

nearside rear lens damaged/cracked

Fail 30 Aug 2023 76,558 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

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

exhaust bracket snapped/corroded

general corrosion to underbody/suspension components

nearside rear lens damaged/cracked

Pass 30 Aug 2022 71,739 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

back subframe corroed

Fail 22 Aug 2022 71,739 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

back subframe corroed

Pass 23 Aug 2021 68,003 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 64,418 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2019 60,512 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear inner edges 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Apr 2019 60,511 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both front inner (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear inner edges 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 55,683 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jul 2017 52,419 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 47,520 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 28 Jun 2016 47,489 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 9 Jul 2015 44,859 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 42,187 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 38,381 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 34,737 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 May 2011 30,570 miles

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

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

Fail 21 May 2010 27,103 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 May 2010 27,103 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2009 24,013 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2008 18,658 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2008 18,608 miles

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

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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CK05 SBX is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 CK05 SBX, 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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CK05 SBX is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 6 May 2005.

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