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OY05 UFK

2005 Volvo S40

Green Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2017
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

231,841 mi
Last recorded231,841 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2016
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY05 UFK
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2016 231,841 miles

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both sides (2.5.A.1c)

Front tyres inner edges slightly worn

Pass 10 Mar 2015 213,850 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2015 213,813 miles

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

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 12 Feb 2014 192,012 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 172,246 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 151,484 miles

rear discs poor visual condition

Pass 23 Feb 2011 128,544 miles

front discs worn

Pass 3 Mar 2010 106,246 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 83,810 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 61,214 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 UFK is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 UFK, 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 UFK registered?

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

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