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PX05 GHU

2005 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

158,624 mi
Last recorded158,624 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX05 GHU
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 158,624 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Jan 2026 158,622 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge)(ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2025 148,845 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive nearside and offside driveshaft oil seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2024 138,931 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. ON LIMIT (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Parking brake requirements just met

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides and N/S/F (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 9 Jan 2024 138,930 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. ON LIMIT (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Parking brake requirements just met

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides and N/S/F (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 31 Dec 2022 127,475 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front disc back plate missing

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

Pass 31 Dec 2021 117,530 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2021 117,529 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of an obligatory external mirror (3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 108,851 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2019 102,164 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2019 102,164 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 97,346 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2019 97,346 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Dec 2017 91,587 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2016 84,073 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2016 84,073 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2016 78,932 miles

Offside front tyre bald on the inner edge, advise alignment check

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 9 Jan 2016 78,932 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside front tyre bald on the inner edge, advise alignment check

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 9 Jan 2015 74,836 miles

Offside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 74,836 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 71,006 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2014 71,003 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2013 68,119 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 20 May 2013 68,110 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 2 May 2012 62,492 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 55,781 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 49,674 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2009 44,232 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2008 36,850 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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PX05 GHU is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 PX05 GHU, 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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PX05 GHU is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 21 May 2005.

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