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OY05 WWC

2005 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

173,077 mi
Last recorded173,077 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2015
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2015 173,077 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 166,344 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 159,130 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 151,866 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 142,117 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

rear discs very badly worn

Pass 11 Mar 2010 126,821 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 126,821 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 94,748 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2009 93,994 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

osf inner drive shaft seal leaking

Pass 25 Mar 2008 60,563 miles

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

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 WWC is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 WWC, 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 WWC registered?

OY05 WWC is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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