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OY05 XBS

2005 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

135,289 mi
Last recorded135,289 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY05 XBS
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2019 135,289 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2019 135,262 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 126,851 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2018 126,850 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2017 121,104 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 112,888 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 112,283 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 3 May 2014 103,967 miles
Fail 1 May 2014 103,967 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 2 May 2013 94,945 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 84,779 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 75,163 miles

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

offside front tyre tread low on inner edge

Pass 19 Mar 2010 61,066 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 50,199 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 39,668 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2008 39,572 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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 XBS is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XBS, 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 XBS registered?

OY05 XBS is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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