MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
163,751 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi section (6.1.2 (a))
Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
'SRS service' warning on dash
Coolant leak ()
Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
Offside Front wheel arch liner damaged and loose
Offside Front wheel looks to be pushed back in arch possibly due to suspension arm damage
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scratches to driver side (3.2 (a) (i))
underbody and suspension painted
Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible both effected n\s\f back of light clip missing clearly see that light are incorrect source (4.1.4 (c))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Road wheel fixings not compatible clearly see that wheel nut not butted up to wheel ( only screwed on half way on the thread ) (5.2.2 (d))
Nearside Rear Road wheel fixings not compatible clearly see that wheel nut not butted up to wheel ( only screwed on half way on the thread ) (5.2.2 (d))
Offside Front Road wheel fixings not compatible clearly see that wheel nut not butted up to wheel ( only screwed on half way on the thread ) (5.2.2 (d))
Offside Rear Road wheel fixings not compatible clearly see that wheel nut not butted up to wheel ( only screwed on half way on the thread ) (5.2.2 (d))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all covered in paint can not inspect correctly (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both effected (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front window tinted
Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Inner inner wheel arch broken missing
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front window tinted
Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
all components and under vehicle been painted front to back
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Central Front Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Headlamp levelling device inoperative adjuster in pieces under off side head lamp does adjust (4.1.5 (a))
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint excessively worn noisy on turning (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Road wheel fixings not compatible (5.2.2 (d))
Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Road wheel fixings not compatible (5.2.2 (d))
Offside Front Drive shaft bearing excessively worn noisy on turning (6.1.7 (b) (i))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front tinted rectrices light
Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front inner wheel arch loose
Offside Front tinted rectrices light
Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
corroded under vehicle
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Exhaust system not adequately supported on back box (7.1.1)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
offside front tyre mishaped.
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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OY05 FWA is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.
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 FWA, 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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OY05 FWA is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 March 2005.
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