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CK05 XPX

2005 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

61,435 mi
Last recorded61,435 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK05 XPX
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 61,435 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2025 59,628 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2025 59,627 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2024 51,915 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 51,684 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2023 51,684 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside light intensity slightly reduced

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

Pass 8 Mar 2022 51,153 miles

Offside handbrake low effort

Pass 8 Mar 2021 50,753 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 50,384 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 49,560 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2018 47,846 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 46,140 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2017 46,140 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 (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 44,435 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2016 44,435 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 41,882 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 39,104 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 35,250 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 31,813 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 27,686 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 24,626 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 21,373 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 17,952 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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CK05 XPX is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 CK05 XPX, 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 CK05 XPX registered?

CK05 XPX is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 29 April 2005.

Is CK05 XPX safe to buy?

The MOT history for CK05 XPX shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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