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AF55 OYR

2005 Volvo S40

Green Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

175,726 mi
Last recorded175,726 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF55 OYR
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 175,726 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2025 165,826 miles
Pass 31 May 2024 156,072 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 149,148 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2022 143,029 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 136,761 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 131,513 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 125,334 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 118,157 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2018 118,152 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 112,274 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 105,831 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 99,540 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 93,576 miles

brake pedal rubber worn

Fail 17 Jun 2014 93,576 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

brake pedal rubber worn

Pass 2 Aug 2013 88,094 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 82,523 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2012 82,522 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2011 73,668 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2010 61,115 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2009 48,231 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 37,092 miles

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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AF55 OYR is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Green with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 AF55 OYR, 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 AF55 OYR registered?

AF55 OYR is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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