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OE05 UFX

2005 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2024
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

60,029 mi
Last recorded60,029 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE05 UFX
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 7 Mar 2023 60,029 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 55,625 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 50,866 miles
Pass 6 May 2020 49,479 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 May 2019 47,112 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 42,957 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 38,204 miles
Pass 2 May 2016 33,309 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 28,799 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 23,100 miles

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

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

cracks in rear tyres

Pass 9 May 2013 17,957 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

nearside front tyre has damage to outer sidewall

tread wearing low on offside front tyre

Pass 9 May 2012 12,307 miles

nearside front tyre has damage to outer sidewall

Pass 12 May 2011 6,233 miles

slight sidewall damage at nearside front tyre

slight smear from front wiper blades

Pass 9 Aug 2010 5,861 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 5,292 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 4,533 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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OE05 UFX is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 OE05 UFX, 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 UFX registered?

OE05 UFX is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 29 June 2005.

Is OE05 UFX safe to buy?

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