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AV05 XEN

2005 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

111,427 mi
Last recorded111,427 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2015
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 XEN
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2015 111,427 miles

o/s/f tyre sidewall damage

Fail 24 Nov 2015 111,427 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

o/s/f tyre sidewall damage

Pass 26 Nov 2014 103,391 miles

Front number plate crackded

Pass 23 Sep 2013 92,981 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 80,812 miles

o/s/r tyre perrished tread area and cut

Pass 21 Apr 2011 73,849 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 73,849 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2010 63,765 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 63,765 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 51,636 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 40,291 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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AV05 XEN is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AV05 XEN, 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 AV05 XEN registered?

AV05 XEN is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 28 April 2005.

Is AV05 XEN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV05 XEN shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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