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OV55 CYK

2005 Volvo S40

Purple Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

85,374 mi
Last recorded85,374 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV55 CYK
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2020 85,374 miles

Front and Rear subframe slightly corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2019 84,705 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2019 84,657 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 79,718 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 73,675 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2016 71,063 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2015 69,215 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 67,076 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2013 64,764 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2012 62,888 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2011 55,768 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2011 55,768 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 45,166 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 36,192 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 25,349 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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OV55 CYK is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Purple with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 OV55 CYK, 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 OV55 CYK registered?

OV55 CYK is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 28 September 2005.

Is OV55 CYK safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV55 CYK shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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