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MX55 DAD

2005 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

157,101 mi
Last recorded157,101 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX55 DAD
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 157,101 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2024 154,817 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 152,977 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 151,484 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2021 149,459 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 146,654 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 143,275 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2017 139,783 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 131,124 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 124,283 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Jul 2014 108,054 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 103,884 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre cracked and split on sidewalls

Pass 30 Aug 2012 86,860 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2012 86,860 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2011 74,169 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 67,730 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 56,357 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 41,431 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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MX55 DAD is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Black with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 MX55 DAD, 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 MX55 DAD registered?

MX55 DAD is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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