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AX05 OOB

2005 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2014
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

115,699 mi
Last recorded115,699 miles
Recorded on22 May 2013
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX05 OOB
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 May 2013 115,699 miles

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside front inner cv gaitor split

Pass 16 May 2012 104,464 miles

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

front brake discs and pads worn low

rear brake discs and pads worn low

Pass 5 May 2011 97,203 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 97,192 miles

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Pass 28 May 2010 91,830 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 79,763 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 59,060 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 OOB is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 AX05 OOB, 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 AX05 OOB registered?

AX05 OOB is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 June 2005.

Is AX05 OOB safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX05 OOB shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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