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RE05 XAH

2005 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2021
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

126,729 mi
Last recorded126,729 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE05 XAH
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2020 126,729 miles

Front back plates rusted

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 13 Oct 2020 126,719 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached outer (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main brake pipe covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main brake pipe covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

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

rear exhaust hangers from center silencer back corroded and thin

Pass 18 Oct 2019 122,467 miles

Central Front handbrake has little reserve travel

Fail 18 Oct 2019 122,467 miles

Central Front handbrake has little reserve travel

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 117,514 miles

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

both rear coil springs corroded

both rear trailing arms bushes looks parished

dent n/s/f alloy wheel rim

n/s/r tyre wearing inside edges 205/50/17wr

rear exhaust heat shield slightly loose

wear on rear brake discs

Fail 18 Sep 2018 117,506 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

both rear coil springs corroded

both rear trailing arms bushes looks parished

dent n/s/f alloy wheel rim

n/s/r tyre wearing inside edges 205/50/17wr

rear exhaust heat shield slightly loose

wear on rear brake discs

Pass 10 Oct 2017 112,940 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2017 112,940 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 107,774 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2015 101,541 miles

engine management light on

Fail 3 Oct 2015 101,540 miles

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

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

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 23 Aug 2014 93,310 miles

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

front and rear brake pads worn

Fail 23 Aug 2014 93,310 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)

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

front and rear brake pads worn

Pass 23 Sep 2013 85,323 miles

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

Slight corrosion on front suspension coil springs

Pass 10 Apr 2012 69,081 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2012 69,078 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 31 Mar 2011 58,756 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 58,756 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2010 47,449 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2009 37,119 miles

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

o/s h/lamp low slightly

Fail 18 Mar 2009 37,119 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

o/s h/lamp low slightly

Pass 1 Apr 2008 27,150 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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RE05 XAH is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 RE05 XAH, 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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RE05 XAH is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 10 March 2005.

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