MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
145,645 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy very slight (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
zero emissions @ time of test
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))
both front tyres worn on edges
both rear tyres perrished
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
Offside Rear light lense broken
both front tyres worn on edges
both rear tyres perrished
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
n/s aim on lower limit
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
rear exhaust heat shield insecure
Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
parking brake lever travel becoming long
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
Based on 1,390,271 MOT tests across 104,646 vehicles.
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LS05 XWJ is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.
Across all 2005 Volvo S40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 83,495 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 LS05 XWJ, 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 LS05 XWJ registered?
LS05 XWJ is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 29 June 2005.
Is LS05 XWJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for LS05 XWJ shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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