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OY05 FWJ

2005 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2017
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

155,760 mi
Last recorded155,760 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2016
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY05 FWJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2016 155,760 miles

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)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 142,647 miles

advise both front tyres wearing on the inner edge

Fail 19 Mar 2015 142,548 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2014 132,107 miles

both rear shock absorber shrouds are insecure

rear brake discs are worn and corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2013 124,029 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

automatic headlight adjuster unit broken

aux sidemarker lamp inop

Pass 20 Mar 2012 116,397 miles

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)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 101,448 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 93,380 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 78,740 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 78,740 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Mar 2009 78,739 miles

front discs worn

Pass 15 Aug 2008 75,051 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 67,286 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 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OY05 FWJ registered?

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

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