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OE05 XFF

2005 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

76,619 mi
Last recorded76,619 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2016
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE05 XFF
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2016 76,619 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2016 76,614 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/50/17 XL (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Fail 18 May 2016 75,998 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective limk rod detatched (1.7.2)

osf bottom ball joint boot has a tiny split in boot

Pass 9 Jul 2015 67,844 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2015 67,840 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2014 62,097 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 57,014 miles

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

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

nearside front track control arm rear bush worn

Pass 27 Jun 2012 52,330 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 48,348 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 43,481 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 39,550 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 35,782 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 XFF is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Black with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XFF, 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 XFF registered?

OE05 XFF is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 12 July 2005.

Is OE05 XFF safe to buy?

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