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LD05 XJB

2005 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2022
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

80,157 mi
Last recorded80,157 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD05 XJB
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Fail 20 Sep 2022 80,157 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Coil spring corroded both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective hanger fractured (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2021 77,829 miles

Coil spring corroded both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive oil filter corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust system corroded

offside rear lamp damaged

Fail 27 Sep 2021 77,829 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Coil spring corroded both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive oil filter corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust system corroded

offside rear lamp damaged

Pass 2 Oct 2020 76,644 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on inside

Exhaust system rusty

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (Border line) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside front coil spring rusty

Slight leak from oil filter

Slight leak from steering rack

offside rear light unit damaged

Fail 29 Sep 2020 76,644 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Both rear tyres wearing on inside

Exhaust system rusty

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (Border line) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside front coil spring rusty

Slight leak from oil filter

Slight leak from steering rack

offside rear light unit damaged

Pass 15 Jul 2019 73,727 miles

Coil spring corroded both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

advise tracking check

exhaust system corroded

light corrosion round both front top strut mounts

nearside front marker light not working

offside rear lamp lens damaged

Fail 12 Jul 2019 73,727 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Coil spring corroded both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

advise tracking check

exhaust system corroded

light corrosion round both front top strut mounts

nearside front marker light not working

offside rear lamp lens damaged

Pass 24 May 2018 68,636 miles

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack pinion (2.1.5 (a))

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view n/s/f stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened o/s/f & n/s/f (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens cracked / broken (4.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 21 May 2018 69,630 miles

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

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack pinion (2.1.5 (a))

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view n/s/f stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened o/s/f & n/s/f (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens cracked / broken (4.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2017 66,115 miles

engine warning message on dashboard

front registration plate cracked but not likely to be misread

o/s/r light lens broken

rear seats visual inspection only (child seats fitted)

Fail 19 Jul 2017 66,112 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed split on outer side wall (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

engine warning message on dashboard

front registration plate cracked but not likely to be misread

o/s/r light lens broken

rear seats visual inspection only (child seats fitted)

both front tyres nearing wear indicators and bold inner edges

Pass 21 Jul 2016 62,922 miles

Child seats fitted in rear - unable to test adult seat belts

EML light on

Front both front tyres worn inner edges

Front number plate damaged

Nearside Front door mirror trim missing - with side repeater

Nearside Front tyre various cuts to side wall

Nearside Rear tyre worn inner edge

Offside rear lamp unit is damaged and has temporary repair - Advise new unit

Fail 13 Jul 2016 62,916 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working door mirror trim missing (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red rear lamp broken (1.3.2e)

Child seats fitted in rear - unable to test adult seat belts

EML light on

Front both front tyres worn inner edges

Front number plate damaged

Nearside Front door mirror trim missing - with side repeater

Nearside Front tyre various cuts to side wall

Nearside Rear tyre worn inner edge

Pass 1 Jul 2015 59,811 miles

Nearside Front Tyre sidewall slightly damaged

Pass 29 Jul 2014 56,852 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2014 56,852 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 25 May 2013 51,718 miles
Fail 23 May 2013 51,718 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

advise tracking check front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 16 May 2012 48,682 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside front tyre worn almost to canvass on inner edge

Pass 16 May 2011 44,169 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 39,743 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 33,899 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 32,004 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 17,410 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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LD05 XJB is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 LD05 XJB, 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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LD05 XJB is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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