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OE54 OCB

2005 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2016
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

53,849 mi
Last recorded53,849 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2015
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE54 OCB
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2015 53,849 miles

Nearside and offside rear tyres have slight cracking on sidewalls

Nearside and offside rear tyres wearing on inside edge

Pass 3 Feb 2014 49,493 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 43,720 miles

nearside and offside front tyres have slight cracking on sidewalls

Pass 3 Feb 2012 38,833 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 33,680 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2010 29,079 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2009 24,533 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

front brake pads low

rear brake pads low

Pass 4 Feb 2009 24,533 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brake pads low

rear brake pads low

Pass 6 Feb 2008 19,224 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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OE54 OCB is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 OE54 OCB, 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 OE54 OCB registered?

OE54 OCB is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 18 January 2005.

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The MOT history for OE54 OCB shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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