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YX05 WXE

2005 Volvo S40

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

45,832 mi
Last recorded45,832 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX05 WXE
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 29 Aug 2025 45,832 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2024 42,327 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2023 37,963 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2022 33,177 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Evidence at base of rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 30,045 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2020 27,429 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2018 27,207 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 26,373 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 25,006 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component of steering rack damp (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 22,066 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 17,560 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 13,820 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 11,717 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 10,311 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 8,739 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 6,811 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 4,503 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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YX05 WXE is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YX05 WXE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YX05 WXE registered?

YX05 WXE is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 March 2005.

Is YX05 WXE safe to buy?

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