MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
180,000 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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)
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 ()
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
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
all brake discs corroded
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
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
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
Based on 1,390,271 MOT tests across 104,646 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was OY05 WGU registered?
OY05 WGU is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 17 March 2005.
Is OY05 WGU safe to buy?
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