MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
128,031 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
UNDERBODY CORROSION
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect No beam image (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
centre exhaust box corroding
n/s/f tyre outer wall scuffed
n/s/r tyre low inflation. no visible punctures
n/s/r tyre tread depth on 3mm (limit is 1.6mm)
o/s/r tyre tread on 3mm
steering rack damp with oil
Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
centre exhaust box corroding
n/s/f tyre outer wall scuffed
n/s/r tyre low inflation. no visible punctures
n/s/r tyre tread depth on 3mm (limit is 1.6mm)
o/s/r tyre tread on 3mm
steering rack damp with oil
very slight bind to o/s/f brakes
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
Based on 1,390,271 MOT tests across 104,646 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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OV05 XLC is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.
Across all 2005 Volvo S40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 83,495 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 OV05 XLC, 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 OV05 XLC registered?
OV05 XLC is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 May 2005.
Is OV05 XLC safe to buy?
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