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OY55 ONK

2005 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

162,579 mi
Last recorded162,579 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY55 ONK
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 162,579 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front and rear suspension components corroded not seriously weakened or broken

Pass 11 Nov 2024 160,174 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

suspension components corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2023 158,617 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 1 Nov 2022 157,576 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 155,839 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

converter kits fitted to headlamps

Fail 2 Nov 2021 155,819 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 5 Nov 2020 154,498 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 22 May 2019 141,233 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

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

play in nearside steering rack inner joint

Fail 22 May 2019 141,233 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

play in nearside steering rack inner joint

Pass 25 May 2018 123,320 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2017 105,607 miles
Fail 20 May 2017 105,607 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2016 91,770 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 83,483 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 86,037 miles

nearside and offside front lower arm rear bushes slightly deteriorated with movement

Pass 3 Jun 2013 82,576 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 May 2012 76,392 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

exhaust deteriated

o/s n/s front tyres worn inner edge & inner/outer sidewalls cracked

slight damage n/s rear tyre sidewall

Pass 29 Jun 2011 68,953 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 59,734 miles

o/s/f wheelbearing has slight play

o/s/r indicator pale

slight detioration to centre exhaust system

Pass 22 Sep 2009 45,032 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 32,415 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 ONK is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 ONK, 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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What year was OY55 ONK registered?

OY55 ONK is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 23 September 2005.

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