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AU55 OMK

2005 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

148,066 mi
Last recorded148,066 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU55 OMK
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2025 148,066 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2025 148,028 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2024 141,981 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2023 140,879 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2022 126,779 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2021 114,427 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2021 112,411 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 90,670 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 72,081 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 25,595 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 23,570 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 21,103 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2009 17,901 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 13,892 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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AU55 OMK is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,588cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 AU55 OMK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AU55 OMK?

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What year was AU55 OMK registered?

AU55 OMK is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 6 September 2005.

Is AU55 OMK safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU55 OMK shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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