MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
183,814 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
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
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
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
centre/rear section exhaust outer skin corroded
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
tyres worn on inner edges
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
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
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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