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OY55 EYZ

2005 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

161,390 mi
Last recorded161,390 miles
Recorded on13 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY55 EYZ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 May 2017 161,390 miles

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

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

rear parking brake has slightly less effort

Fail 10 May 2017 161,389 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort parking (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2015 155,069 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 26 Jul 2014 135,428 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Sep 2013 128,754 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2013 128,753 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2012 120,900 miles

Both rear brake discs have slight wear to surfaces

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust rear mounting hanger broken and centre mounting hangers badly corroded

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

Oil leak

Fail 5 Sep 2012 120,900 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Both rear brake discs have slight wear to surfaces

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust rear mounting hanger broken and centre mounting hangers badly corroded

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

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 104,748 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 104,748 miles

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

Front wiper blades are worn.

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear exhaust hanger is corroded.

o/s/f brake disc is excessively scored.

o/s/f tyre is worn on inner edge and has cuts on outer and inner walls.

Pass 26 Aug 2010 87,687 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2009 69,081 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 69,081 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front wiper blades are worn.

Rear brake pads look low.

n/s/r tyre has a cut on side wall.

Pass 29 Aug 2008 49,887 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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OY55 EYZ is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 OY55 EYZ, 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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OY55 EYZ is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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