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OY05 HLM

2005 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

97,539 mi
Last recorded97,539 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2023
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY05 HLM
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2023 97,539 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component dampness around rack (2.1.5 (a))

handbrake lever has little reserve travel

surface corrosion to and around all suspension components

Fail 6 Jul 2023 97,188 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component dampness around rack (2.1.5 (a))

handbrake lever has little reserve travel

surface corrosion to and around all suspension components

Pass 8 Jul 2022 89,018 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2022 89,018 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 85,522 miles

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2.52 MM (5.2.3 (e))

Oil residue on and around power steering rack assembly

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and offside front, inner wing/wheel arch areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2021 85,443 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Uneven wear to inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2.52 MM (5.2.3 (e))

Oil residue on and around power steering rack assembly

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and offside front, inner wing/wheel arch areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Uneven wear to nearside front tyre, inner edge

Pass 7 Jul 2020 82,079 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2020 82,078 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2019 75,464 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underbody corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

exhaust system poor condition

Fail 9 Jul 2019 75,464 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective centre hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underbody corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

exhaust system poor condition

Pass 3 Jul 2018 65,647 miles

Offside Front Lower ball joint boot perishing/small split

Rear brake back plates corroding

Fail 3 Jul 2018 65,647 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower ball joint boot perishing/small split

Rear brake back plates corroding

Rear exhaust heatshield rattling/loose

Pass 4 Jul 2017 52,291 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both Rear- BORDERLINE (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside front headlight output low

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 41,116 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 39,927 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust flexy joint in poor condition has a minor blow

Nail in offside rear tyre

Steering rack damp no signs of a leak

Pass 10 Jul 2014 38,922 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 36,675 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 31,521 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2011 26,023 miles

Anti skid service required on dash display but ABS light not on

reverse lights not working

Pass 19 Oct 2010 22,398 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 19,046 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 14,317 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 HLM is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 HLM, 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 HLM is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 10 March 2005.

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