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OE55 JZH

2005 Volvo S40

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

126,413 mi
Last recorded126,413 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE55 JZH
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2020 126,413 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Fail 19 Feb 2020 126,408 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2019 106,860 miles

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Fail 18 Feb 2019 106,860 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn back bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Fail 9 Feb 2019 106,466 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front lower arms back bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2018 100,414 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2018 100,414 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Mar 2017 94,994 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2016 88,524 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both o/s and n/s lower arm rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

eml light on

Fail 27 Feb 2016 88,519 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both o/s and n/s lower arm rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

eml light on

Pass 10 Feb 2015 80,649 miles

Front wipers worn

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 73,209 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 19 Feb 2014 73,209 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 54,488 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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 Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

rear brake discs have wear

Fail 5 Mar 2013 54,483 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

rear brake discs have wear

Pass 3 Mar 2012 42,802 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 34,421 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

nearside rear wheel bearing has noise developing

Pass 7 Dec 2009 22,739 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2008 16,975 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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OE55 JZH is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 JZH, 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 JZH registered?

OE55 JZH is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 22 December 2005.

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