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OY05 WHV

2005 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2016
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

107,347 mi
Last recorded107,347 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2015
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY05 WHV
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2015 107,347 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 99,026 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 83,392 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2012 79,084 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 79,084 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2011 78,472 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2010 65,365 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2009 49,680 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 37,680 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 28,959 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 WHV is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 WHV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OY05 WHV registered?

OY05 WHV is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 24 March 2005.

Is OY05 WHV safe to buy?

The MOT history for OY05 WHV shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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