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OY05 SVS

2005 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2023
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

105,242 mi
Last recorded105,242 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY05 SVS
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2022 105,242 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear door damaged

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 96,694 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Feb 2020 89,894 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 83,414 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2018 78,318 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 74,034 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2017 74,034 miles

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 69,796 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 67,276 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2014 63,877 miles

all tyres 3/4 worn.

Pass 18 Feb 2013 60,183 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake pads are wearing thin

o/s hand brake is slower to operate and the performance is also lower

sill covers fitted

slight run out on the front brakes

Pass 24 Feb 2012 53,214 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 44,101 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2010 37,422 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 29,343 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 22,091 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 SVS is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Black with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SVS, 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 SVS registered?

OY05 SVS is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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