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OY05 UEJ

2005 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

92,836 mi
Last recorded92,836 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY05 UEJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2017 92,836 miles

DRIVER-SIDE INDICATOR REPEATER/SIDE MIRROR DAMAGED

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH REAR (3.5.1i)

coil spring corroded BOTH FRONT (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Dec 2015 87,248 miles

Centre Front exhaust bracket corroded and loose

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

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

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 18 Dec 2014 81,983 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 76,020 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2014 76,020 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Dec 2012 70,425 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 64,192 miles

nearside front side marker light not working

Pass 20 Dec 2010 57,393 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2009 50,611 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 44,450 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 38,317 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 UEJ is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 UEJ, 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 UEJ registered?

OY05 UEJ is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 10 March 2005.

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