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OY55 NFX

2005 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

118,603 mi
Last recorded118,603 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY55 NFX
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 18 Aug 2021 118,603 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 113,873 miles

Nearside Front Anti roll bar link boot has small cut.

Nearside Front Slight play at wheel bearing.

Rear exhaust hangar almost corroded away but system secure.

Fail 4 Aug 2020 113,841 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 105,226 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 97,735 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 91,243 miles

Nearside Front suspect slight wear at wheel bearing

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

small split in brake pedal rubber

Pass 25 Jul 2016 83,804 miles

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

all four tyres have slight feathering.

Fail 25 Jul 2016 83,804 miles

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

front brake excessively fluctuating both (3.7.B.3)

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

all four tyres have slight feathering.

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

Pass 24 Jul 2015 76,401 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 71,035 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 65,526 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jul 2012 57,701 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2012 57,701 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2011 48,301 miles

FRONT PADS LOW. REAR TYRES LOW.

Pass 27 Jul 2010 40,327 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 35,199 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 20 Aug 2008 27,133 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2008 27,133 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 NFX is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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

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