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EX55 JXH

2005 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

152,924 mi
Last recorded152,924 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2023
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX55 JXH
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2023 152,924 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

general under body corrosion

Pass 30 Nov 2022 148,589 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2022 148,589 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 145,042 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 141,440 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 134,256 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2018 129,919 miles
Fail 30 May 2018 129,902 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 May 2017 124,815 miles
Fail 31 May 2017 124,815 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2016 118,130 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 111,961 miles

both rear tyres wearing close to legal limit

rear brake discs condition

Fail 2 Jun 2015 111,961 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

both rear tyres wearing close to legal limit

rear brake discs condition

Pass 3 Jun 2014 96,768 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 May 2013 77,697 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 63,844 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Jun 2011 49,425 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES HAVE BEVELLED AND STEPPED TREAD.....

Fail 1 Jun 2011 49,425 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

FRONT PADS GETTING LOW ON MATERIAL...

N/SF TYRE ON 1.6 mm TREAD DEPTH LIMIT INNER EDGE......REAR TYRES BOTH HAVE STEPPED AND BEVELLED TREAD....

Pass 18 May 2010 35,938 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 34,644 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 30,649 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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EX55 JXH is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 EX55 JXH, 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 EX55 JXH registered?

EX55 JXH is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 5 September 2005.

Is EX55 JXH safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX55 JXH shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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