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AV55 OYC

2005 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

132,424 mi
Last recorded132,424 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV55 OYC
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 132,424 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2025 130,535 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 127,634 miles

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))

Pass 26 May 2023 125,291 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 123,355 miles

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))

Pass 7 May 2021 121,220 miles

Nearside front tyre devoid of tread on both edges

Offside rear tyre devoid on tread on inner edge

Fail 6 May 2021 121,218 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2020 120,628 miles

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))

Fail 6 May 2020 120,627 miles

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))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 112,071 miles

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))

Pass 1 May 2018 102,510 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 92,726 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2017 92,678 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 6 May 2016 82,843 miles

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)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 72,855 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 May 2014 62,379 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2013 57,394 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

anti skid service lamp on in information display

n/s/r sill damaged

rear brakes imbalanced

Pass 20 Jun 2012 51,088 miles

ABS system requires service

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

Pass 23 Jun 2011 45,019 miles

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

front brake discs worn

Fail 23 Jun 2011 45,019 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2009 34,295 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2008 28,734 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 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.

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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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