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OY05 UKL

2005 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1876cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

183,211 mi
Last recorded183,211 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2016
Typical for 2005 Volvo V40112,570 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY05 UKL
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,876cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2016 183,211 miles

Both front lower arm rear bush slightly poor

Nearside Front slight play in steering rack end

Nearside Front tyre worn slightly low on inner edge

Pass 9 Dec 2015 176,404 miles

Both front lower arm bush split and poor

Pass 30 Dec 2014 170,701 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

front brakes worn

Fail 30 Dec 2014 170,701 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

front brakes worn

Pass 23 Dec 2013 164,561 miles

o/s and n/s front tyres worn thin on inner edges

rear brake discs corroded on edges

Fail 23 Dec 2013 164,561 miles

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

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

rear brake discs corroded on edges

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 2 Jan 2013 156,964 miles

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

o/s rear tyre bald on inner edge/nearing wear indicators in centre

Pass 4 Oct 2012 154,792 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 140,176 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2011 140,176 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 16 Dec 2010 129,321 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 114,018 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2010 11,401 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2009 108,021 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 93,282 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 93,282 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Volvo V40?

Based on 1,865,374 MOT tests across 172,439 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
6,937
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
172,439
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 66,595
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 49,904
Brake pipe excessively corroded 43,421
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 28,897
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 27,218
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OY05 UKL is a 2005 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,876cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2005 Volvo V40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 112,570 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volvo V40 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 66,595 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OY05 UKL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo V40 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 21 years old, this Volvo V40 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was OY05 UKL registered?

OY05 UKL is a 2005 Volvo V40, first registered on 10 March 2005.

Is OY05 UKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for OY05 UKL shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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