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OE05 YEL

2005 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

138,135 mi
Last recorded138,135 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE05 YEL
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2023 138,135 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2022 134,486 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 126,992 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 125,749 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 122,947 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 118,035 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 112,441 miles
Fail 5 May 2017 112,441 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2016 107,729 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 98,935 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Apr 2015 98,935 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 25 Jun 2013 85,487 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 85,487 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 71,466 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 63,679 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 63,679 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Jun 2010 56,541 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 47,494 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 35,880 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 YEL is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 OE05 YEL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OE05 YEL registered?

OE05 YEL is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 12 July 2005.

Is OE05 YEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for OE05 YEL shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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