MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
137,875 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose outer skin loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose outer skin loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose outer skin loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose outer skin loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front tyre is bald on inside edge
Offside Front tyre is bald on inside edge
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm 205/50/17 (4.1.E.1)
Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
both front tyres wearing on inner edges 205/50r17
exhaust slightly corroded
rear coil springs corroded
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
both front tyres wearing on inner edges 205/50r17
exhaust slightly corroded
rear coil springs corroded
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
rear discs worn
both front tyres wearing on inner edges
Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
front discs worn
rear discs worn
Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge
Rear brake discs slighty corroded.
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
Based on 1,390,271 MOT tests across 104,646 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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OE55 GKJ is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 OE55 GKJ, 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 OE55 GKJ registered?
OE55 GKJ is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 22 December 2005.
Is OE55 GKJ safe to buy?
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