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AE55 XGT

2005 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

71,754 mi
Last recorded71,754 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2015
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE55 XGT
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2015 71,754 miles

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 2 Sep 2015 71,754 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2014 66,834 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2014 66,832 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 59,899 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2013 59,891 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

o/s and n/s r tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 14 Aug 2012 54,420 miles

o/s and n/s/r tyre wereing on inner edges

Pass 23 Aug 2011 49,372 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear tyres starting 2 miss shape on inner edges

Pass 13 Sep 2010 398,890 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 398,890 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 27,531 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 19,170 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 19,170 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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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AE55 XGT is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 AE55 XGT, 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 AE55 XGT registered?

AE55 XGT is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 26 September 2005.

Is AE55 XGT safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE55 XGT shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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