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LS05 DHX

2005 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

116,827 mi
Last recorded116,827 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS05 DHX
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 116,827 miles
Pass 14 May 2025 116,547 miles
Pass 23 May 2024 117,943 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2024 117,939 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2023 112,803 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2022 110,937 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2021 109,194 miles
Pass 22 May 2020 107,983 miles
Fail 22 May 2020 107,983 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2019 103,420 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2018 98,437 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2017 93,207 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 30 May 2017 93,207 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 May 2016 87,284 miles
Fail 26 May 2016 87,284 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2015 77,507 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 74,163 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 28 May 2014 74,163 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 69,422 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 62,446 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 55,509 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 55,509 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 May 2010 51,108 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 45,307 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 36,679 miles
Fail 29 May 2008 36,679 miles

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

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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LS05 DHX is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 LS05 DHX, 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 LS05 DHX registered?

LS05 DHX is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 May 2005.

Is LS05 DHX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS05 DHX shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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