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OW05 BOJ

2005 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

171,055 mi
Last recorded171,055 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW05 BOJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2024 171,055 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2023 170,946 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jan 2023 163,677 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2023 163,677 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 157,287 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2022 157,284 miles

Nearside Steering arm deformed to the extent that steering is affected (2.1.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jan 2021 148,234 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 6 Jan 2021 148,234 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 8 Jan 2020 145,021 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2020

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 139,394 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2018 139,378 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2016 121,170 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 5 Dec 2015 105,930 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 87,128 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jul 2013 79,368 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2013 79,368 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 13 Jul 2012 70,965 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 9 Jul 2011 61,344 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2010 53,099 miles

OSF tyre tread worn low on inner edge........................

Pass 8 Jul 2009 44,296 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 36,798 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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OW05 BOJ is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel 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 OW05 BOJ, 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 OW05 BOJ registered?

OW05 BOJ is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 19 July 2005.

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