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MB55 MKE

2005 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

50,752 mi
Last recorded50,752 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMB55 MKE
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 50,752 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2025 50,154 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2024 49,519 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 48,537 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 47,778 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2022 47,778 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 47,121 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2021 47,127 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 47,094 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2020 47,092 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 46,029 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall damage on kerbing ring (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect slight weep (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 44,161 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 41,940 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 39,381 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2016 39,355 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 36,749 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2014 33,899 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 31,021 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 27,830 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 24,712 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2011 24,712 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 21,664 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 18,296 miles

THE NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE IS CLOSE TO THE LEGAL LIMIT FOR TREAD DEPTH

Pass 19 Aug 2008 14,583 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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MB55 MKE is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 MB55 MKE, 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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MB55 MKE is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 8 September 2005.

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