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OY55 NCN

2005 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

159,139 mi
Last recorded159,139 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY55 NCN
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2018 159,139 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2017 147,249 miles

Nearside Rear brake calliper misted

Nearside Rear tyre inner wall damaged

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 16 Aug 2017 147,249 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear brake calliper misted

Nearside Rear tyre inner wall damaged

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2016 136,036 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 122,098 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 113,272 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

the nearside rear wheel bearing is slightly rough

Pass 26 Jul 2013 109,322 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2012 104,132 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 93,008 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

child seat fitted to nearside rear seat belt not alowing full inspection of adult seat belt

Pass 29 May 2010 78,318 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 68,394 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2008 50,127 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 50,127 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 NCN is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 NCN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OY55 NCN registered?

OY55 NCN is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 7 September 2005.

Is OY55 NCN safe to buy?

The MOT history for OY55 NCN shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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