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OE54 XDU

2005 Volvo S40

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

123,581 mi
Last recorded123,581 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE54 XDU
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2017 123,581 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

both front brake discs slightly corroded

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 28 Feb 2017 123,570 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick offside & nearside rear (3.5.1g)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

both front brake discs slightly corroded

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 12 Feb 2016 106,690 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 11 Feb 2016 106,690 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 29 Oct 2014 86,335 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front disks corroded inside

both rear tyres cracked on the sidewalls

both rear tyres worn on the inner edge

Fail 29 Oct 2014 86,334 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front disks corroded inside

both rear tyres cracked on the sidewalls

both rear tyres worn on the inner edge

Pass 24 Jul 2013 56,780 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Aug 2012 54,544 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2011 50,378 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 46,798 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2010 43,917 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 40,237 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 12 Feb 2008 29,536 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 XDU is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 XDU, 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 XDU registered?

OE54 XDU is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 22 February 2005.

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