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OU05 XPD

2005 Volvo S40

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

125,250 mi
Last recorded125,250 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU05 XPD
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2017 125,250 miles

Exhaust emits white smoke on acceleration

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 30 Sep 2017 125,157 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported Bracket/hanger broken (7.1.1)

Exhaust emits white smoke on acceleration

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 Sep 2016 120,839 miles

Exhaust emits white smoke on acceleration

Exhaust rear pipe bracket/hanger broken but still adequately supported

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Slight oil leak

Pass 3 Oct 2015 116,656 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 111,898 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 107,295 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 105,466 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 92,361 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 76,465 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 56,623 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 38,515 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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OU05 XPD is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 OU05 XPD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OU05 XPD registered?

OU05 XPD is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 24 March 2005.

Is OU05 XPD safe to buy?

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