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OY55 OKE

2005 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

166,165 mi
Last recorded166,165 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY55 OKE
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2021 166,165 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 4 Feb 2021 166,143 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front All position lamps light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

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

bottom engine stabilizer has movement

Pass 13 Jul 2019 161,933 miles

Tyres wearing

Pass 13 Jul 2018 154,563 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 152,682 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both front tyre inner treads getting low.

exhaust corroding.

under tray and sill covers fitted.

Pass 20 Jul 2016 149,151 miles

engine cover,under tray and sill covers fitted.

Pass 14 Jul 2015 143,416 miles

Exhaust system in poor condition

Front lower bumper damaged

Offside Inner Front Tie bar/rod worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 13 Jul 2015 143,407 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust system in poor condition

Front lower bumper damaged

O/s side skirt loose

Offside Inner Front Tie bar/rod worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Undertray loose

Pass 15 Jul 2014 132,289 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2014 132,288 miles

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2013 123,370 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2013 123,368 miles

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

Exhaust heatsield loose

O/s front fog lamp not working

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

Pass 17 Jul 2012 115,245 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2011 105,367 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2010 98,960 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

both front tyres worn low

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

offside rear indicator discolouring

rear exhaust silencer corroding

windscreen damage

Pass 16 Jul 2010 98,960 miles

both front tyres worn low

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

offside rear indicator discolouring

rear exhaust silencer corroding

windscreen damage

Pass 1 Sep 2009 83,485 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 58,851 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 58,851 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 OKE is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 OKE, 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 OKE is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 9 September 2005.

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