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OE05 XVP

2005 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

176,758 mi
Last recorded176,758 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE05 XVP
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2020 176,758 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2019 166,054 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 13 Jul 2018 157,253 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 148,560 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 140,384 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)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 132,035 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 12 Aug 2015 132,033 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2014 125,456 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2013 119,879 miles

both rear tyres are very out of shape (advise replacement)

exhaust system deteriorated

nearside front lower suspen arm bush worn

offside front tyre very worn on inner edge (advise replacement)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 110,130 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2011 99,493 miles

front disc slightly corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres wearing unevenly on inside edge

both rear tyres wearing unevenly on inside edge

Fail 18 Jun 2011 99,304 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres wearing unevenly on inside edge

both rear tyres wearing unevenly on inside edge

front disc slightly corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2010 87,365 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 77,591 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 51,018 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 51,018 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s/f tyre worn on inside & outside edges.

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 XVP is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 XVP, 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 XVP registered?

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

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