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GJ05 XXB

2005 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

137,915 mi
Last recorded137,915 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ05 XXB
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 137,915 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively nearside worse (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively handbrake / serious (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear light lens damaged

Nearside mirror body damaged

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

headlight lenses deteriorated

rear suspension components corrosion / dry

steering rack mist /leak

Pass 9 May 2025 132,720 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear light lens damaged

Nearside handbrake judder

Nearside mirror body damage

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

handbrake low reserve

headlight lenses deteriorated

interior headlining insecure / vision impaired

steering rack mist

Fail 8 May 2025 132,719 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear light lens damaged

Nearside handbrake judder

Nearside mirror body damage

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

handbrake low reserve

headlight lenses deteriorated

interior headlining insecure / vision impaired

steering rack mist

Pass 20 May 2024 127,670 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil leak /almost fail (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear light lens damage

Nearside Rear tyre deteriorated

Nearside mirror body damage

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

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight rough on lock (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear view to rear impeded [head lining insecure]

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

power steering fluid on min

steering rack leak

Fail 20 May 2024 127,669 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil leak /almost fail (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear light lens damage

Nearside Rear tyre deteriorated

Nearside mirror body damage

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

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight rough on lock (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear view to rear impeded [head lining insecure]

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

power steering fluid on min

steering rack leak

Pass 5 Jun 2023 122,537 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Offside weaker foot and hand brake (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2022 117,227 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Steering rack wet (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2022 117,227 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Steering rack wet (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Apr 2021 110,898 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage leak around head of steering rack, possibly leaking from pipes (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 13 Apr 2021 110,898 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage leak around head of steering rack, possibly leaking from pipes (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 108,017 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

front number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 9 Apr 2019 101,575 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 9 Apr 2019 101,575 miles

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 93,835 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Sill covers fitted at time of test

Tyre worn close to the legal limit N s r. N s f. O s f. N s r tyre uneven on inner edge and slight perrishing (4.1.E.1)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N s f and o s f (3.5.1i)

Fail 19 Apr 2018 93,835 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Sill covers fitted at time of test

Tyre worn close to the legal limit N s r. N s f. O s f. N s r tyre uneven on inner edge and slight perrishing (4.1.E.1)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N s f and o s f (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 86,200 miles

N s r tyre unevenly worn on inner edge

Sill covers and Undertrays fitted at time of test

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

Fail 7 Apr 2017 86,200 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

N s r tyre unevenly worn on inner edge

Sill covers and Undertrays fitted at time of test

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

Pass 6 Apr 2016 77,914 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2016 77,818 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2015 68,455 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2015 68,455 miles

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

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

offside front tyre worn to limit

Pass 12 Feb 2014 58,321 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2013 53,808 miles

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 19 Feb 2013 53,808 miles

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

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 50,617 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 45,923 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 45,920 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2010 40,039 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 35,357 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 30,181 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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GJ05 XXB is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 GJ05 XXB, 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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GJ05 XXB is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 20 April 2005.

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