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GF05 XFL

2005 Volvo S40

Red Diesel 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

153,006 mi
Last recorded153,006 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF05 XFL
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2020 153,006 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2020 153,003 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 145,379 miles

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 132,935 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2018 132,922 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear shock absorber insulator defective

centre exhaust silencer corroded

exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 22 Aug 2017 115,996 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber foam insulator detatched

Offside Rear shock absorber foam insulator detatched

Fail 17 Aug 2017 115,992 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear shock absorber foam insulator detatched

Offside Rear shock absorber foam insulator detatched

Pass 30 Aug 2016 109,518 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn out on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn out on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 105,365 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 98,289 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emissions too clean for smoke meter to pick up

Fail 19 Aug 2014 98,288 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emissions too clean for smoke meter to pick up

Pass 19 Aug 2013 88,942 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front tyres worn on outer edges and badly worn on inner edges

Pass 3 Aug 2012 74,669 miles

emissions too clean for smoke meter to pick up

n/s/f brake discs slightly scored

Pass 22 Sep 2011 61,771 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 6 Aug 2010 53,649 miles

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 11 Aug 2009 41,627 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 28,882 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 26,487 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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GF05 XFL is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,999cc 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 GF05 XFL, 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 GF05 XFL registered?

GF05 XFL is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 27 May 2005.

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