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OY05 UKR

2005 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

197,881 mi
Last recorded197,881 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY05 UKR
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2020 197,881 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 194,667 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 187,513 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 25 Sep 2018 187,504 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 176,582 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both rear (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Sep 2017 176,582 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 154,654 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2015 136,801 miles

off side rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 9 Jul 2014 120,879 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 105,428 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 87,177 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2011 71,163 miles

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 71,163 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Mar 2010 58,595 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Mar 2010 58,595 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 45,719 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2008 32,945 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 UKR is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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

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