MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
195,178 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front subframe slight corroded
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play knocking strong adv (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavy corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing recommend inner edge bald cracking around tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear tail light holed
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavy corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner edge wearing bald cracking around tyre tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack along bottom of zone b (3.2 (a) (i))
boot catch electrical fault
Exhaust system insecure rear and mid rubber split mid hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached top mounting fractured (5.3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play knocking strong adv (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavy corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing recommend inner edge bald cracking around tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
Nearside Rear tail light holed
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavy corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner edge wearing bald cracking around tyre tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack along bottom of zone b (3.2 (a) (i))
boot catch electrical fault
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
front brake discs corroded
front exhaust flexi signs of blowing
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake discs heavy corroded osr inner surface broken up
front brake discs corroded
front exhaust flexi signs of blowing
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex joint (7.1.2)
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)
Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both sides dull (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
REAR EXHAUST BRACKET BROKEN BUT STILL BEING SUPPORTED.
EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD INSECURE.
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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OY05 HJF is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.
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 HJF, 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 HJF is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 4 March 2005.
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