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OY05 HXZ

2005 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

192,255 mi
Last recorded192,255 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY05 HXZ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2017 192,255 miles

both front tyres worn to 2mm and smooth on the inner edges and nearside tyre sidewalls in poor condition

clutch pedal feels heavy

Fail 18 Jan 2017 192,255 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

both front tyres worn to 2mm and smooth on the inner edges and nearside tyre sidewalls in poor condition

clutch pedal feels heavy

Pass 28 Jan 2016 180,272 miles

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

child seat fitted to n/s/rear.

Pass 20 Jan 2015 165,998 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

o/s/f tyre has a cut on sidewall but no cords exposed

Pass 17 Jan 2014 151,998 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 17 Jan 2014 151,997 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 29 Jan 2013 135,108 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Jan 2012 120,845 miles

Front Brake Discs Worn and Corroded

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

N/S Front Headlight Lens Cracked

Pass 18 Aug 2011 119,468 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s/r outer sidelight not working

slight damage to o/s/r tyre outer sidewall

Fail 18 Aug 2011 119,468 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s/r outer sidelight not working

slight damage to o/s/r tyre outer sidewall

Pass 28 Jul 2010 98,800 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 98,798 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 19 Aug 2009 79,180 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2009 79,180 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2008 53,343 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 HXZ is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HXZ, 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 HXZ is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 15 March 2005.

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