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DE05 TCX

2005 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

146,382 mi
Last recorded146,382 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE05 TCX
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2022 146,382 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under plastic coating (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 143,142 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2019 131,072 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 18 Apr 2019 131,072 miles

Emissions oxygen sensor obviously defective (8.2.1.1 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2018 127,907 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2018 127,907 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Apr 2017 125,742 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2017 125,742 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 117,356 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 109,600 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 95,582 miles

n/s/r wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 2 May 2013 80,775 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 67,059 miles

Both front tyres down to 3mm and slight wear inner edge

Pass 12 May 2011 47,264 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 47,259 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 18 May 2010 38,679 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 31,748 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 23,210 miles

front and rear pads low

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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DE05 TCX is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 DE05 TCX, 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 DE05 TCX registered?

DE05 TCX is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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