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OE54 JWA

2005 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

148,503 mi
Last recorded148,503 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE54 JWA
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2018 148,503 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2018 148,503 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 10 Jan 2018 148,687 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 31 Dec 2016 135,981 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2016 121,955 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2016 121,955 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 114,456 miles

Car has sideskirts obscuring some bodywork

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 14 Jan 2014 110,019 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

tyre size 205-55-v16

Pass 11 Jan 2013 107,069 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Sill covers fitted.

Pass 6 Jan 2012 102,263 miles

N/S/R tyre worn lumpy inner tread area.

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Sill covers fitted.

Fail 30 Dec 2010 100,851 miles

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

chips in windscreen

front discs showing scoring and corrosion

front tyres differant makes to rear which are differant to each other

front tyres wearing low at 2mm

o/s/r tyre wearing uneven

wear showing in n/s/f lower swival

Pass 30 Dec 2010 100,851 miles

chips in windscreen

front discs showing scoring and corrosion

front tyres differant makes to rear which are differant to each other

front tyres wearing low at 2mm

o/s/r tyre wearing uneven

wear showing in n/s/f lower swival

Pass 31 Dec 2009 88,583 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 72,646 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 53,740 miles

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

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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OE54 JWA is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 OE54 JWA, 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 OE54 JWA registered?

OE54 JWA is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 6 January 2005.

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