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BN05 OYH

2005 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

153,542 mi
Last recorded153,542 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN05 OYH
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2018 153,542 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge near 2mm wearbars (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

advise small crack in expansion bottle

emissions too clean no acceleration detected

Fail 10 Sep 2018 153,540 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords distorted just starting to show cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Driver's seat moving inadvertently (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge distorted on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 143,542 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt pin hole in gaitor (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit near wearbars2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear door does not open on central locking ok on handle

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored and coroded (3.5.1i)

oil leak

Fail 8 Aug 2017 143,542 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt pin hole in gaitor (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit near wearbars2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear door does not open on central locking ok on handle

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored and coroded (3.5.1i)

oil leak

Pass 12 May 2016 138,820 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2016 138,820 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2014 128,891 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2013 114,769 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 23 Sep 2013 114,769 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Sep 2012 108,971 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2011 95,489 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2011 95,488 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside front tyre damaged side wall

Pass 26 Mar 2010 65,005 miles

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

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

Offside rear/outer possition light inoperative

Pass 12 Nov 2008 40,427 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 35,131 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 35,131 miles

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

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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BN05 OYH is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 BN05 OYH, 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 BN05 OYH registered?

BN05 OYH is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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