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OE05 JZM

2005 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

149,232 mi
Last recorded149,232 miles
Recorded on30 May 2022
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE05 JZM
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 May 2022 149,232 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 27 May 2022 149,228 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2021 140,860 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2021 140,810 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 125,449 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From joints, middle & rear (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge badly worn. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Gone weak in the rebound (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Upper Exhaust heat shield loose

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge badly worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Gone weak in the rebound (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 17 Feb 2020 125,449 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Suspect bulb not fitted properly (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From joints, middle & rear (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge badly worn. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 2mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Gone weak in the rebound (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Upper Exhaust heat shield loose

Offside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test Phone holder ()

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge badly worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 2mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Gone weak in the rebound (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 113,585 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 103,542 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2018 103,542 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2017 90,771 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Feb 2017 90,771 miles

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 80,937 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 68,425 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2015 68,425 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2014 55,207 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2014 55,207 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 45,154 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 42,614 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 15 Jul 2011 37,416 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

front brake discs inner surfaces in poor condition

service light on dash

Pass 15 Jul 2011 37,416 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brake discs inner surfaces in poor condition

service light on dash

Pass 5 Jul 2010 31,892 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2009 25,616 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 19,294 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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OE05 JZM is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 OE05 JZM, 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 OE05 JZM registered?

OE05 JZM is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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