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FA05 OUB

2005 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

170,047 mi
Last recorded170,047 miles
Recorded on19 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA05 OUB
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 19 May 2017 170,047 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

suspension a bit bouncy.

Pass 8 Apr 2016 157,904 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s & o/s (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 148,733 miles

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

n/s wiper does not clear screen

Fail 17 Apr 2015 148,733 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

n/s wiper does not clear screen

Pass 11 Apr 2014 137,375 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 120,654 miles

Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Fail 21 Apr 2012 109,286 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Apr 2012 109,286 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2011 87,246 miles

Both front tyres worn bald on inner shoulders

N/s/f road wheel buckled

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

Rear brake pads getting low

Pass 1 Apr 2011 87,246 miles

Both front tyres worn bald on inner shoulders

N/s/f road wheel buckled

Rear brake pads getting low

Pass 29 Mar 2010 77,658 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 27 Mar 2010 77,652 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2009 66,200 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 56,625 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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FA05 OUB is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 FA05 OUB, 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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FA05 OUB is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 August 2005.

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