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OY05 FWF

2005 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

132,247 mi
Last recorded132,247 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY05 FWF
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2020 132,247 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2020 132,247 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 126,342 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 124,178 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Fail 27 Jul 2018 124,158 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake excessively binding both (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 119,547 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

uneven wear to both front tyres

Pass 21 Jul 2016 113,439 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 107,777 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 98,900 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 96,584 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2012 80,824 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 71,516 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 57,762 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 43,054 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 22,125 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 FWF is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 FWF, 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 OY05 FWF registered?

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

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