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OY05 XAZ

2005 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

148,415 mi
Last recorded148,415 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY05 XAZ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2017 148,415 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2017 148,560 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2016 143,246 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust back bracket broken

exhaust corroded

oil leak

Pass 3 Mar 2015 137,447 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Feb 2014 132,725 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s r wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

Pass 1 Mar 2013 121,125 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 109,144 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 102,468 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 84,896 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 69,557 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 122,212 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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OY05 XAZ is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel 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 OY05 XAZ, 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 OY05 XAZ registered?

OY05 XAZ is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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