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AV55 OYZ

2005 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2017
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

149,872 mi
Last recorded149,872 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2016
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV55 OYZ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2016 149,872 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 145,173 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 137,662 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 127,650 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2012 114,285 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2011 98,256 miles

front discs liped pads 50 percent worn

Pass 25 Sep 2010 79,542 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 60,697 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 6 Sep 2008 44,352 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2008 44,352 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.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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AV55 OYZ is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 OYZ, 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 AV55 OYZ registered?

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

Is AV55 OYZ safe to buy?

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