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OY05 FTP

2005 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

114,812 mi
Last recorded114,812 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY05 FTP
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2017 114,812 miles

anti skid service message on dash, not a fail item

Fail 31 Aug 2017 114,650 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

anti skid service light on , not a fail item

Pass 2 Sep 2016 101,723 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2015 95,203 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 85,614 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2014 85,614 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

advise rear heatshield insecure

Pass 18 Feb 2014 82,845 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2014 82,843 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 14 Feb 2013 71,411 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 60,163 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 48,977 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2011 48,974 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 37,357 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2009 25,248 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 13,063 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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OY05 FTP is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 OY05 FTP, 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

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What year was OY05 FTP registered?

OY05 FTP is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is OY05 FTP safe to buy?

The MOT history for OY05 FTP shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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