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MM05 OHX

2005 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

124,137 mi
Last recorded124,137 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM05 OHX
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2020 124,137 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2020 124,137 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 118,247 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2018 113,780 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2018 113,780 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 109,105 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2017 97,825 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2017 97,825 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2016 87,866 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2015 78,551 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2015 78,551 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2014 68,780 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2014 68,654 miles

Offside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 Jan 2013 60,375 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2012 52,657 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2012 52,657 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2011 45,211 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 43,392 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 36,721 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 28,198 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2008 28,193 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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MM05 OHX is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MM05 OHX, 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 OHX registered?

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

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