MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
112,862 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated BIG END CLIP REQ (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective BRACKET DETACHED SUPPORTED BY CROSS MEMBER (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear CHILD SEAT SO BELTS NOT FULLY CHECKED
Rear HEAT SHIELD LOOSE
Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed TREADS TO WIRE (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed TREADS TO WIRE (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid TOP UP (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear CHILD SEAT SO BELTS NOT FULLY CHECKED
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TREADS CLOSE TO CORD (5.2.3 (e))
Rear HEAT SHIELD LOOSE
Rear BACK BOX PEELING
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3MM (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear BOX
Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. PARK (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear offside rear tyre inner edge
centre box on exhaust outer cover corroding away
plastic undertray fitted to engine bay area
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
Based on 1,390,271 MOT tests across 104,646 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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OW05 BVE is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
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 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 OW05 BVE, 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 BVE registered?
OW05 BVE is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 25 July 2005.
Is OW05 BVE safe to buy?
The MOT history for OW05 BVE shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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