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OY05 UHX

2005 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2012
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

54,456 mi
Last recorded54,456 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2011
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 8 Mar 2011 54,456 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Mar 2010 46,496 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Mar 2009 36,032 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 29,072 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 UHX is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 UHX, 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 UHX registered?

OY05 UHX is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 3 March 2005.

Is OY05 UHX safe to buy?

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