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OY55 NFK

2005 Volvo S40

Green Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

114,392 mi
Last recorded114,392 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2021
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY55 NFK
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2021 114,392 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 99,452 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 88,002 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2018 79,341 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 76,048 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded rear section of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded rear section of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

centre exhaust silencer outer casing corroded

Fail 22 Feb 2017 76,048 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexible section (7.1.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded rear section of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded rear section of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

centre exhaust silencer outer casing corroded

Fail 1 Feb 2017 75,912 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall pershied

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear tyre sidewall pershied

Pass 1 Mar 2016 73,213 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 69,274 miles

Oil leak

Pass 28 Feb 2014 64,745 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 60,672 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2012 56,499 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 51,052 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust box corroding quite badly

n/s front inner cv boot weeping at clip

o/s front brake disc corroded on inside face

o/s rear handbrake outer cable very deteriorated and handbrake req adj/attention

windscreen is chipped in a zone and b zone

Pass 1 Mar 2011 51,052 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

exhaust box corroding quite badly

n/s front inner cv boot weeping at clip

o/s front brake disc corroded on inside face

o/s rear handbrake outer cable very deteriorated and handbrake req adj/attention

windscreen is chipped in a zone and b zone

Pass 16 Feb 2010 46,493 miles

drivers front wheel bearing noisey

Pass 24 Feb 2009 36,633 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 36,633 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Feb 2008 26,679 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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 NFK is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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

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