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OY05 HKA

2005 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

103,229 mi
Last recorded103,229 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY05 HKA
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2025 103,229 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2025 103,228 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 May 2024 99,233 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear DROP LINK HAS SLIGHT PLAY

Pass 15 Apr 2023 96,148 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Apr 2022 93,240 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2022 93,230 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Dec 2020 92,861 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 92,676 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 91,750 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 89,131 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Mar 2017 89,121 miles

Nearside Front 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 Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 85,621 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2016 85,621 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 84,300 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2015 84,300 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Mar 2014 77,467 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Mar 2013 71,497 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

anti skid light on

Fail 2 Mar 2013 71,497 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel tyre retaining ring fractured (4.2.B.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

anti skid light on

Pass 25 Feb 2012 57,715 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 48,551 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 39,781 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 30,950 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 24,097 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 HKA is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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

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