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CX05 VGM

2005 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

52,810 mi
Last recorded52,810 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX05 VGM
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 52,810 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2025 51,069 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perished [cracking in outer tyre wall ] (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Apr 2025 51,068 miles

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perished [cracking in outer tyre wall ] (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Apr 2024 49,750 miles

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

Front brake disc heat shields corroded

Nearside Rear parking brake low effort

Pass 11 Apr 2023 48,654 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule and offside front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 3 Apr 2023 48,652 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule and offside front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2022 47,246 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on inside edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Apr 2021 45,949 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on outside edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 6 Apr 2021 45,941 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on outside edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2020 44,719 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2020 44,718 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Apr 2019 42,970 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2018 40,999 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 37,962 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 34,673 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 31,405 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 27,858 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 23,086 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 18,053 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 12,752 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 12,269 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 10,680 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 9,383 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Apr 2008 9,383 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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CX05 VGM is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 CX05 VGM, 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 CX05 VGM registered?

CX05 VGM is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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