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OE54 XCO

2005 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

104,310 mi
Last recorded104,310 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE54 XCO
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 14 Dec 2022 104,310 miles

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))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 103,320 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2021 103,318 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2020 102,140 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2020 102,136 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2019 99,530 miles

air con pipe burst

both rear brake pipes slight corrosion at ends

Fail 4 Sep 2019 99,501 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2018 96,858 miles

Offside Front antiroll bar drop link upper gaiter slight perishing

all exhaust hangers corroded and soft

Pass 15 Sep 2017 94,094 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2016 90,978 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2015 83,647 miles

parking brake performance slightly low 17%

Pass 13 Feb 2014 72,679 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2014 72,674 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 65,416 miles

both rear indicators bulbs starting to discolour, going white advise replacing bulbs

offside front tyre heavily worn on inner edge

Fail 22 Feb 2013 65,416 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2012 58,218 miles

n/s/f marker light inop

n/s/r tyre approx 3mm

Pass 2 Feb 2011 51,081 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2010 43,221 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2009 32,098 miles

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

offside rear tyre tread worn low

Pass 1 Feb 2008 22,214 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 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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