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GF55 ZXO

2005 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

162,852 mi
Last recorded162,852 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF55 ZXO
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 162,852 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Upper Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

exhaust system is corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2024 152,608 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Upper Engine mounting damaged but not to excess starting to leak oil (6.1.8 (a) (i))

exhaust system corroded

Fail 18 Sep 2024 152,390 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Upper Engine mounting damaged but not to excess starting to leak oil (6.1.8 (a) (i))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2023 143,620 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust system deteriorated

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 7 Sep 2023 143,563 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust system deteriorated

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 136,024 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust system deteriorated

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside rear tyre perished

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front arms rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 127,046 miles

Engine cover fitted obscuring some components.

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both springs. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust in poor condition at outer skin.

Fail 17 Aug 2021 127,046 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine cover fitted obscuring some components.

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both springs. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust in poor condition at outer skin.

Pass 8 Aug 2020 123,040 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges

Both rear coil springs corroded

Exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 1 Aug 2019 116,845 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear section of both front to rear pipes swollen under protective coating at both ends , and o/s/r end of front section (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust outer skins corroded through

Pass 10 Aug 2018 111,053 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 105,321 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 100,679 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2016 100,677 miles

Nearside Rear Brake linkage has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment caliper (3.5.1f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

hydraulic fluid level low

Pass 23 Nov 2015 97,828 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)

Pass 4 Dec 2014 93,969 miles

Both exhaust silencers outer skins corroded through.

Outer sills not checked because plastic sill covers fitted.

Slight damage to N/S/R tyre outer wall.

Fail 25 Nov 2014 93,863 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Both exhaust silencers outer skins corroded through.

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Outer sills not checked because plastic sill covers fitted.

Rear silencer heat shield insecure.

Slight damage to N/S/F tyre outer wall.

Pass 10 Dec 2013 90,226 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2013 81,137 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2011 65,972 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2011 65,972 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 56,140 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2010 56,140 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2009 44,532 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Dec 2008 33,222 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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GF55 ZXO is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GF55 ZXO, 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 GF55 ZXO registered?

GF55 ZXO is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 16 December 2005.

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