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MM05 OJC

2005 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

122,886 mi
Last recorded122,886 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM05 OJC
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2018 122,886 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres wearing on inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2017 118,772 miles

both front side windows tinted

Fail 30 Nov 2017 118,772 miles

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

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

both front side windows tinted

coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Dec 2016 110,183 miles

handbrake effort 20% (min 16%)advise further inspection

Fail 13 Dec 2016 110,145 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

handbrake effort 20% (min 16%)advise further inspection

Pass 11 Dec 2015 101,673 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2015 101,673 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2015 95,268 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2014 85,252 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 57,743 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 45,844 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 37,693 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 29,833 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 22,522 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 OJC is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 OJC, 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 OJC registered?

MM05 OJC is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 29 July 2005.

Is MM05 OJC safe to buy?

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