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OY05 XBZ

2005 Volvo S40

Purple Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

129,894 mi
Last recorded129,894 miles
Recorded on4 May 2016
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY05 XBZ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 May 2016 129,894 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 May 2015 125,763 miles

Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 1 May 2015 125,754 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 26 Apr 2014 122,110 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 118,469 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2013 118,469 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 113,999 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2012 113,999 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

Pass 9 Dec 2011 105,814 miles

n/s beam pattern poor

Fail 19 Nov 2010 93,804 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 19 Nov 2010 93,804 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2009 81,760 miles

both rear tyres getting low

Pass 11 Jul 2008 60,042 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 XBZ is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Purple with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 XBZ, 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 XBZ registered?

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

Is OY05 XBZ safe to buy?

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