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CK55 OPJ

2005 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

200,162 mi
Last recorded200,162 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK55 OPJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 200,162 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Aug 2024 198,724 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 192,699 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 30 Aug 2023 192,693 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 180,577 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 168,384 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 161,031 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 152,674 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 143,276 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 137,854 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 129,708 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 121,564 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2014 112,526 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 102,294 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 86,640 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 68,520 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 53,894 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 42,319 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 32,011 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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CK55 OPJ is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 CK55 OPJ, 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 CK55 OPJ registered?

CK55 OPJ is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 18 October 2005.

Is CK55 OPJ safe to buy?

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