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OE54 XCW

2005 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2022
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

115,372 mi
Last recorded115,372 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE54 XCW
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2021 115,372 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2021 115,328 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 111,895 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy pipe leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 28 Oct 2020 111,895 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy pipe leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 101,835 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 15 Jun 2019 101,825 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 93,845 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 88,909 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2017 88,909 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2014 77,688 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)

Fail 31 Jul 2014 77,688 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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 Aug 2013 68,552 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 57,276 miles

Antiskid service required.

Fail 1 Aug 2011 44,711 miles

Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Aug 2011 44,711 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2010 32,419 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Aug 2010 32,419 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 28,407 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 20,030 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2009 20,030 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Jan 2008 11,931 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 XCW is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 XCW, 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 OE54 XCW registered?

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

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