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OE54 JWC

2005 Volvo S40

Green Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

126,923 mi
Last recorded126,923 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2014
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE54 JWC
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2014 126,923 miles

battery +ve clamp incorrect fitment

front tyres worn and damaged

handbrake efficiency just passable at 17.5%

o/s headlamp adjuster defective

rear discs corroded on inner faces

Fail 26 Nov 2014 126,829 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

battery +ve clamp bolt incorrect fitment rendering clamp inoperative

front tyres worn and damaged

rear discs corroded on inner faces

Pass 9 Nov 2013 120,101 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2013 119,848 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Nov 2012 115,214 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside front tyre outer sidewall dasmaged 2 places

srs / air bag light ,warning on

Pass 13 Nov 2012 115,214 miles

nearside front tyre outer sidewall dasmaged 2 places

srs / air bag light ,warning on

Pass 28 Nov 2011 101,824 miles

Airbag light on

Engine management light on

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 28 Nov 2011 11,824 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Airbag light on

Engine management light on

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Dec 2010 87,034 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2010 75,310 miles

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 68,731 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 68,731 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

205/50/17/93w

both front tyres worn to limit in center of tread

Pass 21 Dec 2007 62,269 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2007 62,261 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 JWC is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Green with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 JWC, 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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OE54 JWC is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 10 January 2005.

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