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OY55 FBK

2005 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

109,741 mi
Last recorded109,741 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY55 FBK
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2020 109,741 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 8 Jan 2020 109,741 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt isecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2019 106,724 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 101,133 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 95,064 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 90,191 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Just 1.6mm bald inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 84,983 miles

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

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 15 Jan 2015 84,945 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 15 Jan 2014 78,925 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside front tyre close to legal limit and worn on inner edge

nearside rear tyre close to legal limit

offside front tyre close to legal limit and worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre starting to go out of shape

Pass 18 Jan 2013 72,879 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2013 72,846 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2012 63,208 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2011 49,126 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 40,548 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 40,079 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 38,052 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 34,549 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

all 4 tyres have slight outer wall damage

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 FBK is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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

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