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OY05 UGC

2005 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

144,585 mi
Last recorded144,585 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY05 UGC
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2017 144,585 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2017 144,563 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 133,190 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2015 117,380 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s head lamp dim

Fail 23 Jan 2015 117,374 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s head lamp dim

Pass 27 Jan 2014 99,293 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Pass 8 Jan 2013 80,155 miles

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

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 pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

o/s/r inner side lamp not working

Pass 21 Jan 2012 59,821 miles

small crack on inside wall of off side rear tyre

Pass 22 Jan 2011 50,684 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2010 42,143 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 32,905 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 24,101 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 UGC is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 UGC, 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 UGC registered?

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

Is OY05 UGC safe to buy?

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