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OV05BYU
2005 VOLVO S40
Colour: Black
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1998cc
General Information
- Registration OV05BYU
- Manufacturer VOLVO
- Model S40
- Year 2005
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1998cc
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- Expired 29 Jun 2026
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MOT History 13 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
13
Total Tests
10
Passes
3
Failures
76.92%
Pass Rate
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60 Total Defects Recorded
1 May 2018
Fail
Mileage: 162,223 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- rear number plate faded
- rear exhaust bracket broken
- offside mirror damaged
- front tyres worn on edges
- front number plate faded
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' x3 (8.3.1a)
27 Feb 2017
Pass
Mileage: 153,629 MI
Expiry date: 26 Feb 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S + O/S (3.5.1i)
- Offside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
2 Feb 2016
Pass
Mileage: 134,913 MI
Expiry date: 24 Feb 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- stone chip in windscreen
- exhaust system corroded
- Offside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
1 Feb 2016
Fail
Mileage: 134,913 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- exhaust system corroded
- stone chip in windscreen
24 Feb 2015
Pass
Mileage: 120,647 MI
Expiry date: 24 Feb 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
20 Feb 2014
Pass
Mileage: 102,538 MI
Expiry date: 24 Feb 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
21 Feb 2013
Pass
Mileage: 92,821 MI
Expiry date: 24 Feb 2014 29 Jun 202616 Feb 2012
Pass
Mileage: 85,930 MI
Expiry date: 24 Feb 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
23 Feb 2011
Pass
Mileage: 79,533 MI
Expiry date: 24 Feb 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
18 Feb 2010
Pass
Mileage: 73,309 MI
Expiry date: 24 Feb 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
25 Feb 2009
Pass
Mileage: 64,860 MI
Expiry date: 24 Feb 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
24 Feb 2009
Fail
Mileage: 64,860 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
10 Mar 2008
Pass
Mileage: 51,180 MI
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OV05BYU was registered on 2005-03-31
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