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PE05 AXK

2005 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

64,483 mi
Last recorded64,483 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE05 AXK
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 64,483 miles
Pass 22 May 2024 58,774 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2023 52,253 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2022 46,472 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2022 46,472 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour flashing white (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour flashing white (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 44,775 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2021 44,775 miles

Offside Front Power steering component insecure and steering adversely affected rack gator insecure (2.1.5 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Feb 2020 42,718 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 39,355 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2018 34,759 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2018 34,759 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2017 31,890 miles

minor leaks from pas rack

Pass 1 Mar 2016 29,932 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 27,862 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2015 27,862 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

o/s/r/tyre outer side wall slightly perrished

Pass 18 Feb 2014 25,484 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 23,180 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 21,140 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 19,337 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 19,337 miles

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

o/s/f tyre tread is getting low

Pass 10 Feb 2010 17,704 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 16,313 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2009 16,313 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 5 Mar 2008 14,287 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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PE05 AXK is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PE05 AXK, 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 PE05 AXK registered?

PE05 AXK is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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