MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
131,479 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
exhaust deteriated
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
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Both rear tyres wearing on inside edge.
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.
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
Non obligatory mirror damaged
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
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)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
both nsf outer tyre sidewall and osf inner tyre sidewalls cut-no visable cords at time of test-advise new-2055017 93w
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)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was OY05 NEU registered?
OY05 NEU is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 10 March 2005.
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