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OE05 UEX

2005 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

84,489 mi
Last recorded84,489 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE05 UEX
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2021 84,489 miles

front suspension arm bushes split slight play

oil leak

Pass 13 Oct 2020 79,097 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 70,573 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 63,101 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 54,160 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 46,835 miles

advise e.m.l light on

Fail 28 Sep 2016 46,835 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre none repair 205/50zr/17w ()

advise e.m.l light on

Pass 24 Sep 2015 41,794 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 38,072 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 33,992 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2013 33,990 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 30,173 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2012 30,173 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Sep 2011 26,136 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 21,720 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 21,720 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2009 17,506 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

o/s/f tyre wearing on the outer edge also has a deep cut to the outer sidewall

Pass 15 Sep 2008 12,852 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 12,852 miles

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

Kerb damage to n/s/f tyres sidewall.

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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OE05 UEX is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2005 Volvo S40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 83,495 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 OE05 UEX, 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 OE05 UEX registered?

OE05 UEX is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 June 2005.

Is OE05 UEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for OE05 UEX shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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