MOT Status
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132,424 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Shoulder wear (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Advise both rear tyres shoulder wear (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside front tyre devoid of tread on both edges
Offside rear tyre devoid on tread on inner edge
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside front tyre devoid of tread on both edges
Offside rear tyre devoid on tread on inner edge
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low on inner edge and small cuts (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low on inner edges and small cuts (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low on inner edge and small cuts (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low on inner edge and small cuts (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low on inner edges and small cuts (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low on inner edge and small cuts (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
front wipers starting to smear but not affecting drivers view at this time
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
anti skid service lamp on in information display
n/s/r sill damaged
rear brakes imbalanced
ABS system requires service
Offside 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)
front brake discs worn
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front brake discs worn
Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
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AV55 OYC is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 AV55 OYC, 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 OYC registered?
AV55 OYC is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 29 September 2005.
Is AV55 OYC safe to buy?
The MOT history for AV55 OYC shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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