MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
150,065 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
Rear parking brake just met requirement{ need adjust or replace
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
Rear parking brake just met requirement{ need adjust or replace
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside front tyre has cuts on inner sidewall no cords exposed
Offside Rear Road wheel fractured at bridge over valve (4.2.B.1a)
Offside front tyre has cut on inner sidewall no cords exposed also wearing inner edge more than rest of tyre
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside front tyre has cuts on inner sidewall no cords exposed
Offside Rear Road wheel fractured at bridge over valve (4.2.B.1a)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside front tyre has cut on inner sidewall no cords exposed also wearing inner edge more than rest of tyre
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside front tyre has cuts on inner sidewall but no cords exposed
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside front tyre has cuts on inner sidewall but no cords exposed
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside front tyre has cuts on inner sidewall but no cords exposed
Nearside lower body skirt loose but secure
Nearside rear tyre wearing inner edge more than rest of tyre also wearing unevenly
Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Slight damage to rear bumper
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside front tyre has cuts on inner sidewall but no cords exposed
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside front tyre has cuts on inner sidewall but no cords exposed
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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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OY55 HKJ is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.
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 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 HKJ, 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 HKJ is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 September 2005.
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