CarVerify

Free Car Check

OY05 FOH

2005 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1997cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

48,840 mi
Last recorded48,840 miles
Recorded on2 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Volvo
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY05 FOH
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 May 2018 48,840 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 45,653 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 43,960 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 3 Nov 2015 43,960 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 41,824 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 38,936 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 36,671 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2012 36,661 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2011 33,760 miles

N/S Rear tyre has cut in sidewall but not deep enough to reach cords

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2010 30,310 miles

n/s front tyre wall damage

Pass 24 Mar 2009 23,648 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2008 19,667 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
Full Volvo S40 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

OY05 FOH is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 OY05 FOH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of OY05 FOH?

You can check the full history of OY05 FOH by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was OY05 FOH registered?

OY05 FOH is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 24 March 2005.

Is OY05 FOH safe to buy?

The MOT history for OY05 FOH shows 12 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.

Does OY05 FOH have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on OY05 FOH. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.