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OE54 XFH

2005 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

38,229 mi
Last recorded38,229 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE54 XFH
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 38,229 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Several cuts around tyre circumference. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2026 38,229 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Several cuts around tyre circumference. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 13 Mar 2025 37,634 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint Steering rack damp at gaiter areas, no visible leaks apparent. (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 13 Mar 2025 37,634 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Detached from rack body (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint Steering rack damp at gaiter areas, no visible leaks apparent. (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 36,871 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm, rear bush has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm, rear bush has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 35,946 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2023 35,945 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 34,943 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 33,798 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 33,305 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 32,052 miles

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2019 32,051 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour indicater showing white (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 30,461 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 28,806 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 26,915 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 24,607 miles

offside front tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 4 Mar 2014 22,600 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2013 20,831 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 20,831 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 18,596 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 18,223 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 17,791 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 17,345 miles

Offside front tyre, outer sidewall cut, no structure cord visable.

Pass 18 Feb 2008 16,843 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 XFH is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 XFH, 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 XFH registered?

OE54 XFH is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 24 February 2005.

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