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ExpiredMileage
97,539 miAbove average mileage for this year
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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
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
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))
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))
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))
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
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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))
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
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
Offside Front Lower ball joint boot perishing/small split
Rear brake back plates corroding
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
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)
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
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)
Anti skid service required on dash display but ABS light not on
reverse lights not working
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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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