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AU55 OMW

2005 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

115,922 mi
Last recorded115,922 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2016
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU55 OMW
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2016 115,922 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

engine starting to smoke a little

Pass 25 Sep 2015 98,902 miles

Rear exhaust hanger broken but exhaust system still adequately supported

Fail 25 Sep 2015 98,902 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear exhaust hanger broken but exhaust system still adequately supported

Pass 30 Sep 2014 84,108 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres wearing unevenly

n/s/f lower suspension arm rear bush deteriorated resulting in slight movement

o/s rack end has play

Pass 4 Sep 2013 68,643 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake pads wearing thin

Fail 3 Sep 2013 68,637 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

front brake pads wearing thin

Pass 1 Oct 2012 58,366 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 46,483 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 35,708 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2009 23,662 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 17,302 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 OMW is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 OMW, 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 AU55 OMW registered?

AU55 OMW is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 2 September 2005.

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