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OY55 NFL

2005 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

129,633 mi
Last recorded129,633 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY55 NFL
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2019 129,633 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 22 Mar 2019 129,633 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 27 Mar 2018 121,057 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust system deteriorated

Fail 26 Mar 2018 121,041 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 25 Mar 2017 112,927 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 102,594 miles

both rear outer side lights inopertive

windscreen damaged but not affecting drivers view

Fail 29 Sep 2015 102,594 miles

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

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

both rear outer side lights inopertive

windscreen damaged but not affecting drivers view

Pass 6 Oct 2014 96,296 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Centre exhaust silencer outer casing corroded

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Oct 2013 89,363 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 79,780 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 70,686 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2010 60,437 miles

both rear tyres worn inner edge

rear exhaust box poor condition

Pass 22 Jun 2010 56,976 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2009 45,255 miles

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

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

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres low on very inner edge

Fail 29 Aug 2008 36,500 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 36,500 miles

Front 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.

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 NFL is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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