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OV05 UNR

2005 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

150,439 mi
Last recorded150,439 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2016
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV05 UNR
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2016 150,439 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2015 128,557 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 128,557 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 107,427 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2014 107,427 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2013 86,880 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Jul 2013 86,863 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

bad step wear offside rear tread

Pass 30 Jun 2012 67,849 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 45,509 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2010 39,279 miles

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

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

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

all brake discs poor

Fail 30 Jun 2010 39,279 miles

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 has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

all brake discs poor

Pass 29 Jun 2009 32,698 miles

offside front tyre wearing faulty on inneredge

Pass 7 Jun 2008 20,533 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2008 20,533 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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OV05 UNR is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Black with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 OV05 UNR, 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 OV05 UNR registered?

OV05 UNR is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 7 June 2005.

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