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AX05 EOF

2005 Volvo S40

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2014
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

126,594 mi
Last recorded126,594 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2013
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX05 EOF
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2013 126,594 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2013 126,594 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2011 124,734 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 124,723 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 114,222 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 114,222 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 97,593 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2009 96,300 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 84,867 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 82,268 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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AX05 EOF is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AX05 EOF, 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.

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What year was AX05 EOF registered?

AX05 EOF is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 15 June 2005.

Is AX05 EOF safe to buy?

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