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OY55 NZD

2005 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

145,346 mi
Last recorded145,346 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY55 NZD
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2021 145,346 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2019 125,137 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 123,584 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test airfreshner ()

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front cv gaiter slight repair preventing ingress of dirt

Pass 31 Aug 2017 113,560 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 104,909 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 96,376 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 86,973 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2014 86,973 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 77,396 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2013 77,396 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2012 54,627 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 48,697 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 42,658 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Sep 2009 36,926 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)

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

Fail 15 Sep 2009 36,926 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2008 32,408 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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 NZD is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 NZD, 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 NZD registered?

OY55 NZD is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 16 September 2005.

Is OY55 NZD safe to buy?

The MOT history for OY55 NZD shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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