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OE05 XVJ

2005 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

151,831 mi
Last recorded151,831 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2016
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE05 XVJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2016 151,831 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 141,343 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2015 141,343 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 17 Oct 2014 131,606 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside parking brake slightly reduced effort

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

Pass 17 Oct 2014 131,606 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside parking brake slightly reduced effort

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

Pass 10 Oct 2013 122,671 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Oct 2013 122,671 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Oct 2012 114,593 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 99,476 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 84,381 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 69,127 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Oct 2008 52,699 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2008 51,843 miles

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

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 XVJ is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 XVJ, 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

How do I check the history of OE05 XVJ?

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What year was OE05 XVJ registered?

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

Is OE05 XVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for OE05 XVJ shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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