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MW54 XUL

2005 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

136,471 mi
Last recorded136,471 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW54 XUL
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2022 136,471 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 128,437 miles

Engine covers and undertray fitted

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, would advise checking out

Rear Additive fluid leak

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2021 128,437 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Inner clip worn (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/50/R17 93w (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Engine covers and undertray fitted

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, would advise checking out

Rear Additive fluid leak

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2020 127,215 miles

Engine cover and undertray fitted

Fuel additive tank slightly damp

Nearside Front Nail in tyre 205/50/R17 93W ()

Offside rear tyre stepping inner edge

Oil leak

Fail 18 Feb 2020 127,211 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Engine cover and undertray fitted

Fuel additive tank slightly damp

Nearside Front Nail in tyre 205/50/R17 93W ()

Offside rear tyre stepping inner edge

Oil leak

Pass 25 Feb 2019 124,077 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 118,904 miles

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

rear exhaust mounting broken

Fail 22 Feb 2018 118,904 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

rear exhaust mounting broken

Pass 16 Feb 2017 113,668 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

engine cover

oil leak

under tray fitted

Fail 13 Feb 2017 113,633 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

engine cover

oil leak

under tray fitted

Pass 24 Feb 2016 108,367 miles

oil leak

engine and undertrays fitted

nail in offside rear tyre has a nail in it

Fail 23 Feb 2016 108,356 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

engine and undertrays fitted

nail in offside rear tyre has a nail in it

oil leak

Pass 21 Feb 2015 103,201 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing inner edges.

nearside front side marker not working.

offside rear tyre slightly perished.

Pass 9 Jan 2014 96,747 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Jan 2014 96,723 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jan 2013 90,857 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jan 2012 84,300 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Dec 2010 76,771 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front disc's slightly worn

Pass 14 Jan 2010 70,716 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2008 64,402 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 50,180 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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MW54 XUL is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 MW54 XUL, 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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MW54 XUL is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 18 January 2005.

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