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EY55 ONB

2005 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

147,552 mi
Last recorded147,552 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY55 ONB
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2021 147,552 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2020 138,302 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2020 138,302 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 130,287 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 118,922 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Apr 2018 118,819 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 108,901 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 100,964 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 92,764 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 85,746 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 80,878 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 73,436 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 67,218 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 58,950 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 May 2010 58,950 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 52,903 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 41,006 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2008 41,006 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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EY55 ONB is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 EY55 ONB, 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 EY55 ONB registered?

EY55 ONB is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 7 September 2005.

Is EY55 ONB safe to buy?

The MOT history for EY55 ONB shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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