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OY05 UER

2005 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

107,686 mi
Last recorded107,686 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY05 UER
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2019 107,686 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front fog lamp not working

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 27 Sep 2019 107,686 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front fog lamp not working

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 98,434 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front fog lamp not working

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 1 Oct 2018 98,434 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front fog lamp not working

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 88,378 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 25 Sep 2017 88,314 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 26 Sep 2016 77,178 miles

Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush top steering column bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged perished (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged perished (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 26 Sep 2016 77,178 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush top steering column bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged perished (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged perished (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 65,606 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

exhaust is corroded

Fail 21 Sep 2015 65,537 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

exhaust is corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2014 56,204 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 53,826 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges & perished

Fail 19 Sep 2013 53,826 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

front tyres worn on inner edges & perished

Pass 17 Sep 2012 52,478 miles

slight imbalance front brakes

Fail 17 Sep 2012 52,477 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

slight imbalance front brakes

Pass 19 Sep 2011 51,269 miles

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

nearside rear indicator slightly discoloured

slight run-out nearside front brake

Pass 3 Sep 2010 48,432 miles

all discs slightly worn

Fail 2 Sep 2010 48,431 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

all discs slightly worn

Pass 21 Sep 2009 48,033 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 31,910 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 UER is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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