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DG55 OCC

2005 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

84,432 mi
Last recorded84,432 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG55 OCC
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2019 84,432 miles

all suspension components corroded

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Sep 2019 84,432 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

all suspension components corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2018 83,720 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2016 80,538 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 78,724 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 76,498 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 70,348 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2012 64,130 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2012 64,130 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2011 56,356 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 48,598 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 7 Sep 2009 40,887 miles

ns mirror glass loose

Pass 8 Sep 2008 31,914 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 31,646 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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DG55 OCC is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 DG55 OCC, 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 DG55 OCC registered?

DG55 OCC is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 24 September 2005.

Is DG55 OCC safe to buy?

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