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DK05 VCX

2005 Volvo S40

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

88,814 mi
Last recorded88,814 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK05 VCX
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Fail 3 Aug 2026 88,814 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Aug 2025 88,318 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2024 87,750 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2024 87,750 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2023 87,236 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 86,681 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 86,171 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 85,533 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 85,303 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2019 85,303 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 May 2018 79,875 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

x2 rear tyres cracking within tread

Pass 2 May 2017 75,202 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 68,732 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 62,735 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2014 56,439 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 50,939 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2012 44,335 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 44,335 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 37,737 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 31,720 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 25,281 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 19,626 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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DK05 VCX is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 DK05 VCX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DK05 VCX registered?

DK05 VCX is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 April 2005.

Is DK05 VCX safe to buy?

The MOT history for DK05 VCX shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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