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OY05 WVR

2005 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

132,108 mi
Last recorded132,108 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY05 WVR
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 2 Mar 2022 132,108 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

boot lid will not open

Pass 22 Jan 2021 118,995 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2021 118,995 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 May 2019 107,831 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 16 May 2019 107,831 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 24 Nov 2017 100,666 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge worn (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust Bracket Corroded & Weak

Pass 11 Nov 2016 95,810 miles

Front Engine, added 1 litre oil no oil showing on dip stick

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge , advise tracking (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Advise tracking (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Nov 2016 95,810 miles

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

Front Engine, added 1 litre oil no oil showing on dip stick

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge , advise tracking (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Advise tracking (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 93,062 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 87,458 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 83,604 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2013 83,604 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2013 83,578 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 79,292 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2012 68,303 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 14 Jan 2012 68,303 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 1 Feb 2011 57,520 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 49,484 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2009 42,362 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2008 31,212 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 WVR is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 WVR, 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 WVR is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 29 March 2005.

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