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OW05 HVG

2005 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,851 mi
Last recorded120,851 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW05 HVG
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 18 Apr 2018 120,851 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 carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced poor light output (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Oil leak ()

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

engine throttle responce slow

Pass 29 Mar 2017 108,000 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 103,248 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2016 103,248 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick front pads (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick rear pads (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2014 83,434 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 73,734 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 67,629 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2013 67,629 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 61,831 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 52,392 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 44,829 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2010 44,829 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 24 Jul 2009 40,302 miles

Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 24 Jul 2009 40,302 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2008 33,910 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 HVG is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HVG, 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 HVG registered?

OW05 HVG is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 22 August 2005.

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