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AV05 XET

2005 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2021
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

169,421 mi
Last recorded169,421 miles
Recorded on27 May 2020
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 XET
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 May 2020 169,421 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2019 140,489 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2017 127,622 miles

Engine management light is illuminated

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt CV Gaitor has a slight grease leak (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Tyres are both wearing lower on the inner edges and are worn unevenly

Pass 5 Jan 2016 114,050 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 93,665 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2015 93,665 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

engine management light on

Pass 23 Dec 2013 75,756 miles

nsf bumper end insecure

Pass 11 Jul 2012 67,763 miles

Both Rear tyres On 3.5mm

Pass 26 Jul 2011 60,838 miles

Both rear tyres cracked on side walls

Pass 22 Jul 2010 53,044 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2009 45,622 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Apr 2008 36,876 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2008 36,784 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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 XET is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Black with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 AV05 XET, 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 XET registered?

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

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