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YY05 OUV

2005 Volvo S40

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

183,814 mi
Last recorded183,814 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2015
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY05 OUV
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2015 183,814 miles

exhaust deteriorated

front discs pitted

nearside front inner cv gaiter leaking

offside front inner rear bush worn

play in offside front link rod

rear shocker tubes detatched

Pass 23 Aug 2014 166,620 miles

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

both rear link rods slight play

front exhaust box deteriorated

main exhaust box deteriorated (outer skin)

n/s/f tyre damage to sidewall

n/s/f tyre wear inner edge

o/s/ dip bit down on output

Fail 22 Aug 2014 166,618 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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)

both rear link rods slight play

front exhaust box deteriorated

main exhaust box deteriorated (outer skin)

n/s/f tyre damage to sidewall

n/s/f tyre wear inner edge

o/s/ dip bit down on output

Pass 23 Aug 2013 148,851 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both rear shocker cover tubes detached

both rear tyres wear inner edge

from front flexy pipe joint back both ex boxes corrosion and deteriorated also mount bars getting weak

o/s mirror bracket temp repair

Fail 23 Aug 2013 148,850 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both rear shocker cover tubes detached

both rear tyres wear inner edge

from front flexy pipe joint back both ex boxes corrosion and deteriorated also mount bars getting weak

o/s mirror bracket temp repair

Pass 31 Jul 2012 130,129 miles

centre/rear section exhaust outer skin corroded

Fail 31 Jul 2012 130,129 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

centre/rear section exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2011 111,985 miles

tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 16 Aug 2010 94,418 miles

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

o/s mirror tempory mount repair

Pass 16 Aug 2010 94,418 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

o/s mirror tempory mount repair

Pass 19 Aug 2009 77,384 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 61,852 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 61,255 miles

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

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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YY05 OUV is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 YY05 OUV, 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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YY05 OUV is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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