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OE54 USU

2005 Volvo S40

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

143,699 mi
Last recorded143,699 miles
Recorded on29 May 2015
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE54 USU
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 May 2015 143,699 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 133,624 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2013 125,170 miles
Fail 30 May 2013 125,170 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2012 120,984 miles

advise osf and nsf tyres worn inside edges advise nsr tyre worn inside edge

Fail 8 Feb 2012 120,984 miles

Nearside Inner Front Lower Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

advise osf and nsf tyres worn inside edges advise nsr tyre worn inside edge

Pass 28 Jan 2011 106,605 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 88,947 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 69,195 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 48,104 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 USU is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 USU, 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 USU registered?

OE54 USU is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 January 2005.

Is OE54 USU safe to buy?

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