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EX05 OWR

2005 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

69,410 mi
Last recorded69,410 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX05 OWR
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2018 69,410 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2017 66,918 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 64,044 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 62,543 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 58,029 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Apr 2013 52,142 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 25 Apr 2013 52,142 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 1 May 2012 50,127 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 47,443 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 41,036 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 34,974 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 25,080 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 25,078 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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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EX05 OWR is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Blue 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 EX05 OWR, 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 EX05 OWR registered?

EX05 OWR is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 7 April 2005.

Is EX05 OWR safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX05 OWR shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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