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ML05 XSK

2005 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

142,436 mi
Last recorded142,436 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML05 XSK
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 142,436 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2024 136,291 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 16 Nov 2023 134,603 miles

exhaust rear box detreated

park brake just pass at 17%

Pass 22 Nov 2022 134,415 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 133,855 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2021 133,846 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flaxy (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 133,402 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides at rear (corroded) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 9 Apr 2019 131,514 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 129,220 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2018 129,220 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 126,702 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 123,860 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2016 123,860 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

n/s/front tyre worn on outer edges

Pass 1 Apr 2015 120,429 miles

exhaust deterated

Pass 18 Apr 2014 114,816 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2014 114,816 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 106,086 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2013 106,019 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 93,928 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 85,483 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 76,930 miles

front tyres on limit on inner edges

o/s/r tyre low on inner edge

Pass 14 Apr 2009 64,515 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 48,419 miles

advise nearside rear inner tyre wall

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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ML05 XSK is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 ML05 XSK, 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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ML05 XSK is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 26 May 2005.

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