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CE55 OLJ

2005 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

87,719 mi
Last recorded87,719 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE55 OLJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 87,719 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2025 85,730 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both n/s/ & o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both n/s & o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 22 May 2024 83,197 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear all suspension arms corroded

Pass 22 May 2023 79,659 miles

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel both inner tie rods have slight play (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspension arms have general corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2022 75,362 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre edge (not repairable)

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2021 72,068 miles

rear exhaust bracket broke but exhaust is secure

Fail 14 Jun 2021 72,066 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar 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))

rear exhaust bracket broke but exhaust is secure

Pass 18 Jun 2020 70,459 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 66,939 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 62,621 miles

brake pads 1/4 left

osf coil spring at top corroding

Fail 5 Jun 2018 62,621 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

brake pads 1/4 left

osf coil spring at top corroding

Pass 2 Jun 2017 58,061 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2016 53,304 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre uneven wear

Pass 1 Jun 2015 49,594 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 49,594 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 Jun 2014 45,554 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2013 42,133 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 42,133 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 37,846 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 32,503 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2010 32,503 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Sep 2009 28,418 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 22,313 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 16 Sep 2008 22,313 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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CE55 OLJ is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CE55 OLJ, 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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CE55 OLJ is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 21 September 2005.

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