MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
104,310 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction MIL illuminated indicates a fault (8.2.1.2 (h))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides front (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides rear suspension arms & track control arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside front tyre wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside front brake disc inner face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front subframe/crossmember corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside front tyre heavily worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
front lower offside bumper trim/under tray insecure
slight dampness/leak @ power steering rack
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside front brake disc inner face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front subframe/crossmember corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside front tyre heavily worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
front lower offside bumper trim/under tray insecure
slight dampness/leak @ power steering rack
Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively very slight warp/fluctuation starting in front brake discs (1.2.1 (e))
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front subframe/crossmember corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
parking brake performance on minimum legal limit 16%
very slight oil leak/dampness @ steering rack area
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively very slight warp/fluctuation starting in front brake discs (1.2.1 (e))
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front subframe/crossmember corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
parking brake performance on minimum legal limit 16%
very slight oil leak/dampness @ steering rack area
air con pipe burst
both rear brake pipes slight corrosion at ends
Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
air con pipe burst
both rear brake pipes slight corrosion at ends
engine light on
Offside Front antiroll bar drop link upper gaiter slight perishing
all exhaust hangers corroded and soft
Brake pad(s) wearing thin front brake pads low, approx. 3mm, advise renewal (3.5.1g)
Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside rear outer brake pad approx. 2mm, advise replacement now (3.5.1g)
both sides front tyres wearing heavily on inner edges advise renewal and alignment check
exhaust downpipe hanger nearly corroded off, advise repair now
note - offside steering rack assembly damp
offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge
Front pads low
Front tyres worn on outer edges
Offside Front drop link gaiter perished
engine light on
exhaust hangers corroded
exhaust heat shield loose
service light on
parking brake performance slightly low 17%
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
both rear indicators bulbs starting to discolour, going white advise replacing bulbs
offside front tyre heavily worn on inner edge
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
both rear indicators bulbs starting to discolour, going white advise replacing bulbs
nearside front running light not working
offside front tyre heavily worn on inner edge
n/s/f marker light inop
n/s/r tyre approx 3mm
both front suspension arms rear bushes perished and worn, advise renewal
central door locking not working on drivers door
offside front tyre tread depth low approx 3mm
BOTH REAR TYRES EXACTLY THE 1.6MM MINIMUM LEGAL REQUIREMENT, ADVISE REPLACEMENT NOW
both rear tyre tread depths low and will require replacement soon (Pirelli P7 205/50r17 93 w)
front and rear brake pads low, advise replacement at service
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
offside rear tyre tread worn low
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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OE54 XCO is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 XCO, 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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OE54 XCO is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 January 2005.
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