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LX05 XYZ

2005 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

131,490 mi
Last recorded131,490 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX05 XYZ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 131,490 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2025 128,471 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2025 128,469 miles

Windscreen washer not working offside washer jet broken (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Mar 2024 124,730 miles

nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 1 Mar 2023 121,279 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

reverse light not working

Pass 25 Feb 2022 117,490 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 114,063 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 112,020 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 107,934 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 104,381 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 102,502 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 73,937 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2016 73,936 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/50/17 (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall (4.1.D.1a)

recommend steering alignment check due to tyre wear

Pass 28 Apr 2015 55,049 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 47,774 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2014 47,774 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 11 Apr 2013 41,462 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre on limit (outer tread worn).

offside front tyre nearing limit

offside rear tyre on limit

slight distortion to nearside rear wheel rim

Pass 11 Apr 2013 41,462 miles

nearside front tyre on limit (outer tread worn).

offside front tyre nearing limit

offside rear tyre on limit

slight distortion to nearside rear wheel rim

Pass 26 Apr 2012 34,259 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 28,954 miles

both rear and nearside front tyres have damage or cracking to there side walls

Pass 19 Apr 2010 22,859 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 16,967 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 12,320 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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LX05 XYZ is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 LX05 XYZ, 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 LX05 XYZ registered?

LX05 XYZ is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 April 2005.

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