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OY05 WHG

2005 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

138,013 mi
Last recorded138,013 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2018 138,013 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside front tyre wearing on the inside

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2016 128,649 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear heatshield around rear exhaust is insecure

under trays and engine covers fitted unable to check certain items

Fail 10 Jun 2016 128,649 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

rear heatshield around rear exhaust is insecure

under trays and engine covers fitted unable to check certain items

Fail 15 Apr 2016 127,704 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid jet leaking (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket snapped (7.1.1)

centre exhaust box deteriated

rear exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 23 Feb 2015 112,569 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2014 98,263 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2013 91,362 miles

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

nearside front inner drive shaft boot split

Pass 15 Mar 2012 80,959 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2011 70,546 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2011 70,546 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2010 58,889 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 46,478 miles

O/S/R tyre punctured

Pass 12 Mar 2008 25,439 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 WHG is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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

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