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VX05 XXN

2005 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

34,003 mi
Last recorded34,003 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2012
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX05 XXN
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2012 34,003 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 30,085 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2011 30,085 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2010 26,967 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 22,150 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 22,150 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2008 15,805 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 15,805 miles

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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VX05 XXN is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 VX05 XXN, 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

How do I check the history of VX05 XXN?

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What year was VX05 XXN registered?

VX05 XXN is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 24 March 2005.

Is VX05 XXN safe to buy?

The MOT history for VX05 XXN shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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