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AU55 ONC

2005 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

64,194 mi
Last recorded64,194 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU55 ONC
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 64,194 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 Apr 2025 60,960 miles

Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2024 58,743 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 57,157 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 53,643 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 52,167 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2020 49,436 miles
Fail 14 May 2020 49,436 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2019 46,728 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 43,633 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 May 2017 40,723 miles
Fail 19 May 2017 40,723 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2016 37,745 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 37,243 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2014 35,924 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 34,502 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 32,971 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 30,647 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 26,914 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 229,960 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 18,248 miles

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

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 ONC is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 ONC, 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

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What year was AU55 ONC registered?

AU55 ONC is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 24 September 2005.

Is AU55 ONC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU55 ONC shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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