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LS05 XWJ

2005 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

145,645 mi
Last recorded145,645 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS05 XWJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2020 145,645 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2019 133,584 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 130,352 miles

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))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 126,329 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 119,504 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 112,311 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

both rear tyres perrished

Fail 25 Jan 2016 112,311 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2015 106,360 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2015 106,360 miles

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)

Pass 20 Jan 2014 99,839 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

n/s aim on lower limit

Fail 28 Jan 2013 94,301 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2013 94,301 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2012 88,643 miles

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 1 Feb 2011 80,506 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2011 80,504 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

parking brake lever travel becoming long

Pass 1 Mar 2010 73,593 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 64,371 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 51,887 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2008 51,885 miles

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.

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 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.

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