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OY55 NCF

2005 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

175,170 mi
Last recorded175,170 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY55 NCF
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2024 175,170 miles

exhaust box deteriorated

Fail 11 Oct 2024 175,163 miles

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

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

exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 6 Sep 2023 175,002 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Sep 2023 175,002 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 167,491 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres, inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner lip (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 160,880 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 156,574 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2019 150,940 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive oil filter housing weeping (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 128,723 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & worn out of shape - 215/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 102,339 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2017 102,339 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 215/45/18 (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 77,891 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 72,369 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2015 72,369 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2014 64,846 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 56,195 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 46,429 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 37,157 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2011 37,154 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 30,148 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Aug 2009 24,620 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 21,128 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 NCF is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 NCF, 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 OY55 NCF registered?

OY55 NCF is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 9 September 2005.

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