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OY05 WGU

2005 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

180,000 mi
Last recorded180,000 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY05 WGU
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2019 180,000 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 177,485 miles

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

Nearside Rear track control radius arm has slight play

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2017 171,965 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2017 171,965 miles

Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 165,755 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 21 Sep 2015 160,306 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 153,401 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Sill covers fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 23 Sep 2013 143,926 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2013 143,925 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 133,940 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all brake discs corroded

Pass 5 Aug 2011 124,566 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front discs pitted

offside front inner cv boot leaking

rear discs pitted

Fail 4 Aug 2011 124,562 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front discs pitted

offside front inner cv boot leaking

rear discs pitted

Pass 12 Apr 2010 104,891 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 80,496 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 64,003 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 WGU is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,948cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WGU, 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 WGU is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 17 March 2005.

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