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ML05 XSM

2005 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

158,018 mi
Last recorded158,018 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2015
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML05 XSM
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2015 158,018 miles

all brake pads worn low-exhaust corroded-all rear suspension arm bushes perished-

Pass 2 Jun 2014 148,307 miles

rear x2 tyres worn low-n/s/r/ links slight play-number plate lamps dim slightly

Pass 17 Jan 2013 135,389 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2013 134,538 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Dec 2011 126,085 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2011 126,055 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Nov 2010 110,506 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 93,925 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 82,200 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 76,517 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2008 76,517 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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 XSM is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 XSM, 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 ML05 XSM registered?

ML05 XSM is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 20 April 2005.

Is ML05 XSM safe to buy?

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