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YG05 OEH

2005 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

132,886 mi
Last recorded132,886 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG05 OEH
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2017 132,886 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jul 2017 132,886 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 130,726 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides wishbone/rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2015 124,855 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2015 124,855 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 114,478 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2014 114,478 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Exhaust centre box outer skin loose

Pass 7 Mar 2013 104,413 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 100,359 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2012 100,359 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 94,075 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front tyres scrubbing inner edges

ns head light dull

under trays and sill trims fitted

Pass 8 Mar 2010 80,377 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2009 65,042 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 29 Feb 2008 48,628 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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YG05 OEH is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YG05 OEH, 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 YG05 OEH registered?

YG05 OEH is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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