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OY55 NYP

2005 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

110,104 mi
Last recorded110,104 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2023 110,104 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 102,859 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 93,992 miles

Front tyres wearing thin on the inner edge / both and off side rear

Fail 5 Jul 2021 93,992 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front tyres wearing thin on the inner edge / both and off side rear

Pass 7 Jul 2020 87,328 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 4 Jul 2020 87,324 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 85,359 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 78,935 miles

Nearside Front wheel distorted slightly

Offside Rear brake disce slightly distorted

Pass 1 Oct 2016 75,345 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2015 68,046 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2014 60,016 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 54,890 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 49,470 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2011 44,196 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 39,356 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 39,356 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2009 31,976 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 31,976 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 25,726 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 NYP is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 NYP, 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 NYP registered?

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

Is OY55 NYP safe to buy?

The MOT history for OY55 NYP shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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