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MM05 OFT

2005 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2022
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

117,990 mi
Last recorded117,990 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM05 OFT
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2021 117,990 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2021 117,105 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 105,672 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2018 87,592 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 20,373 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 17,721 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 16,215 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 14,882 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 13,374 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 11,085 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2008 9,045 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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MM05 OFT is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 MM05 OFT, 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

How do I check the history of MM05 OFT?

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What year was MM05 OFT registered?

MM05 OFT is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 June 2005.

Is MM05 OFT safe to buy?

The MOT history for MM05 OFT shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does MM05 OFT have outstanding finance?

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