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AU55 OMO

2005 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

131,437 mi
Last recorded131,437 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU55 OMO
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 131,437 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2025 131,435 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2024 127,722 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front worn low inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jul 2023 122,806 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2023 122,806 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jun 2022 115,667 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2022 115,667 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2021 109,869 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 108,801 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 101,591 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 93,055 miles

Offside Rear tyre has some age cracking present

Pass 7 Feb 2018 91,134 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on 3.0 mm 0n inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on 2.5 mm on inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 88,701 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 86,138 miles

1. Offside head lamp beam pattern is poor.

2. Unable to inspect outer sills fully due to plastic sill covers.

3. Offside front tyre wearing low on inside edge.

4. Rear brake pads wearing low.

5. Slight damage to front windscreen.

Pass 19 Aug 2015 80,258 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 74,028 miles

Slight damage to windscreen.

Pass 20 Aug 2013 67,906 miles

1. Slight damage to front windscreen. 2. Offside front tyre wearing low on inside edge. 3. Engine management light on.

Pass 14 Aug 2012 60,434 miles

1. Slight damage to front windscreen. 2. Front brake pads at m.o.t limits.

Pass 16 Aug 2011 53,461 miles

1. Rear tyres wearing low. 2. Slight damage to front windscreen.

Pass 11 Aug 2010 45,302 miles

Slight damage to windscreen.

Pass 19 Aug 2009 38,188 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 26 Aug 2008 29,159 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Aug 2008 29,159 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 OMO is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Black with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 OMO, 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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AU55 OMO is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 12 September 2005.

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