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OY05 UKN

2005 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

214,307 mi
Last recorded214,307 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2019 214,307 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Oct 2019 241,307 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 212,954 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin appear thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced x1 bulb not working not more than 50% (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge smooth 215/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge smooth and misshaped (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Oct 2018 212,954 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. space saver wheel fitted (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin appear thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced x1 bulb not working not more than 50% (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge smooth 215/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge smooth and misshaped (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 182,386 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing uneven on inner edge

Pass 1 Nov 2016 150,079 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 31 Oct 2016 150,079 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 Oct 2015 122,140 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2015 122,140 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 10 Oct 2014 95,740 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2014 95,740 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 30 Jul 2013 65,726 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2013 65,720 miles

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 9 Jul 2012 42,894 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 20 Oct 2011 29,563 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2010 24,286 miles

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 2 Jul 2009 20,819 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 16,393 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 UKN is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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