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OE05 XEX

2005 Volvo S40

Purple Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

101,258 mi
Last recorded101,258 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE05 XEX
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2020 101,258 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2019 98,420 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Undercovers fitted

emissions clean

Fail 26 Jul 2019 98,420 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Undercovers fitted

emissions clean

Pass 27 Jul 2018 94,678 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 90,921 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 86,580 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2016 86,580 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 80,648 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Jun 2015 80,648 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jun 2014 76,194 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 16 Jun 2014 76,194 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 72,143 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 64,366 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 56,835 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 47,571 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 38,431 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 27,781 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 XEX is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Purple with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 XEX, 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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What year was OE05 XEX registered?

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

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