MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
155,760 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
advise both front tyres wearing on the inner edge
Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
advise both front tyres wearing on the inner edge
both rear shock absorber shrouds are insecure
rear brake discs are worn and corroded
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
automatic headlight adjuster unit broken
aux sidemarker lamp inop
Concerns about headlamp dip beam intensity but at this time both appear to have a similar output and have a correctly defined beam image
Heat shield above rear section of exhaust is insecure and resting on exhaust system (rectified after test)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
front discs worn
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
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OY05 FWJ is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.
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 FWJ, 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 FWJ registered?
OY05 FWJ is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 March 2005.
Is OY05 FWJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for OY05 FWJ shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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