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AV05 XWU

2005 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

177,747 mi
Last recorded177,747 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 XWU
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2019 177,747 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2019 177,708 miles

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 171,964 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 159,951 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 146,608 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2016 146,605 miles

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 132,704 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Jan 2014 110,007 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 100,570 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 82,959 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2012 82,959 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Jan 2011 68,745 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 55,345 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 41,370 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2008 36,300 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 XWU is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XWU, 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 XWU registered?

AV05 XWU is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 13 April 2005.

Is AV05 XWU safe to buy?

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