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OY05 UGK

2005 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

97,845 mi
Last recorded97,845 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2016
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY05 UGK
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2016 97,845 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 7 Apr 2015 88,824 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 78,893 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2014 78,893 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 May 2013 71,259 miles
Fail 24 May 2013 71,259 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 23 May 2012 67,323 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 May 2011 61,672 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 55,785 miles

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

front brake pads getting low

nearside rear shocker bump stop cracked and torn

rear brake pads getting low

very slight rear brake binding

nail in centre of offside front tyre

Pass 13 May 2009 48,332 miles
Fail 15 May 2008 40,259 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 May 2008 40,259 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 UGK is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UGK, 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 UGK registered?

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

Is OY05 UGK safe to buy?

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