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MM05 OHU

2005 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

125,899 mi
Last recorded125,899 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM05 OHU
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2019 125,899 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2018 118,398 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2017 115,053 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 105,729 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2015 97,897 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2015 97,863 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

exhaust tail pipe mounting corroded off

mirrors cowls missing

oil overfull

slight damage to front number plate

Pass 2 Aug 2014 88,445 miles

exhaust tailpipe mtg missing

o/s driveshaft oil seal leaking

Fail 1 Aug 2014 88,416 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

exhaust tailpipe mtg missing

o/s driveshaft oil seal leaking

Pass 19 Aug 2013 77,805 miles

OSR Tyre has cracks in tread

Surface corrosion on all brake disc

Pass 26 Oct 2012 68,041 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2011 57,655 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2011 57,655 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 May 2010 50,283 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2009 42,033 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 30,346 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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MM05 OHU is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MM05 OHU, 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 MM05 OHU registered?

MM05 OHU is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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