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OY05 UZO

2005 Volvo S40

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

112,884 mi
Last recorded112,884 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY05 UZO
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2023 112,884 miles

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 14 Feb 2023 112,884 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 17 Jun 2022 111,106 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective mount broken but exhaust secure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear bump stop worn

Pass 21 Feb 2022 110,132 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2021 106,056 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective Both front exhaust brackets broken. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Slight oil leak from around the bell housing. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Misting of oil around steering rack and off side front gaiter. (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 103,362 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 5 Feb 2020 103,221 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 95,624 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower front arm rear suspension bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut in outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre bald on inner and outer edges/Tyre perished on outer side wall (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle twisted

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre perishing /wearing uneven on inside edge plus getting low on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front suspension arm rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre wearing bald on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre wearing unevenly on inside edge plus tread perishing, wearing low on inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 88,883 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 82,503 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 80,310 miles

Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim both (4.2.A.1a)

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Lower Windscreen damaged but not affecting Driver's view of the road

Offside Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Tyres feathered

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty (3.5.1i)

exhaust rusty

Fail 27 Apr 2016 80,309 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) leaking rack (2.3.3b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim both (4.2.A.1a)

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Lower Windscreen damaged but not affecting Driver's view of the road

Offside Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Tyres feathered

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty (3.5.1i)

exhaust rusty

Pass 25 Mar 2015 74,017 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2015 74,013 miles

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

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

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

offside front tyre inner edge worn

Pass 25 Mar 2014 67,474 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2014 67,474 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 60,854 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 54,000 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

chips in screen

Pass 4 Apr 2011 46,853 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Fail 4 Apr 2011 46,853 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2010 39,728 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 39,728 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2009 31,325 miles

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

handbrake travel high

nearside rear tyre has sidewall damage

offside front fog lamp not working

Fail 25 Feb 2008 23,823 miles

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

non compliant registration plates fitted.

Pass 25 Feb 2008 23,823 miles

non compliant registration plates fitted.

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 UZO is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 UZO, 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 UZO is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 15 March 2005.

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