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AV55 OZB

2005 Volvo S40

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2017
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

89,930 mi
Last recorded89,930 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2016
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV55 OZB
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2016 89,930 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 82,433 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2015 82,433 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 74,914 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2013 66,647 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 58,878 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 48,557 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 40,485 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 33,664 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 27,262 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 OZB is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,798cc petrol 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 OZB, 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 OZB registered?

AV55 OZB is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is AV55 OZB safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV55 OZB shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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