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OY05 NEU

2005 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

131,479 mi
Last recorded131,479 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY05 NEU
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2019 131,479 miles

exhaust deteriated

Fail 25 Jul 2019 131,479 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

exhaust deteriated

Pass 16 Aug 2018 123,568 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 110,805 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 99,619 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on inside edge.

Fail 15 Mar 2016 99,619 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both rear tyres wearing on inside edge.

Pass 18 Feb 2015 93,139 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 91,866 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

both front tyres worn on inner edge

silencer deteriorating

Pass 22 Nov 2013 85,663 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2013 61,529 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 12 Jan 2013 61,527 miles

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 30 Dec 2011 54,218 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Fail 7 Jan 2011 51,327 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Jan 2011 51,327 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 50,628 miles

both nsf outer tyre sidewall and osf inner tyre sidewalls cut-no visable cords at time of test-advise new-2055017 93w

Fail 9 Jun 2009 49,878 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2009 49,878 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2008 43,489 miles

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

both rear tyres worn unevenly

o/s/f tyre sidewall cut

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 NEU is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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

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