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OE05 YAU

2005 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

134,204 mi
Last recorded134,204 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2024
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE05 YAU
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 28 Aug 2024 134,204 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspension corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2023 128,468 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear suspension corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2022 121,762 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front steering rack damp

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Aug 2022 121,762 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front steering rack damp

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 106,752 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside windscreen wiper not the correct fitment but operates

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced slightly both sides & rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 7 Sep 2021 106,646 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim too high both lamps (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure mounting (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside windscreen wiper not the correct fitment but operates

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced slightly both sides & rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 29 Jul 2020 98,981 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2020 98,981 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 May 2019 94,556 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 88,418 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear tyre has slightly uneven treadwear

Pass 2 May 2017 83,006 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 79,245 miles

front tyre wearing low on raised edge

front+rear tyre has slightly uneven/stepped treadwear

rear exhaust hangers deteriorated

Pass 22 Apr 2015 74,921 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 71,099 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 67,040 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2013 67,040 miles

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

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 5 May 2011 57,867 miles

Brake pedal creeps under servo assistance but does not touch floor ( excessive pedal travel )

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

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)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2010 53,082 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2010 53,079 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2009 40,346 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2009 40,346 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 26 Jun 2008 28,499 miles

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

nearside rear tyre worn on outside edge

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 YAU is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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

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