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AV55 OXW

2005 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

126,599 mi
Last recorded126,599 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2019
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV55 OXW
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2019 126,599 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front headlamp on lower limit

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) advise replacement ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2019 126,598 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front headlamp on lower limit

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) advise replacement ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 99,575 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damage (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp but over 50%

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2018 99,427 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damage (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp but over 50%

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 87,633 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2017 87,633 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2016 77,885 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 67,842 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 67,638 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 65,917 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

air con or coolant leak around o/s/f of engine bay

o/s/r tyre appears under inflated

Pass 10 May 2012 59,386 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 54,057 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2010 40,129 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2009 29,792 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 29,699 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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AV55 OXW is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AV55 OXW, 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 AV55 OXW registered?

AV55 OXW is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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