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OY55 OOA

2005 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

215,834 mi
Last recorded215,834 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY55 OOA
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2020 215,834 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear mounts (6.1.2 (a))

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

exaust back box outer skin corroded

Fail 6 Oct 2020 215,827 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective rear mounts (6.1.2 (a))

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

exaust back box outer skin corroded

Pass 9 Oct 2019 208,010 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Exhaust mounting defective exhaust tailpipe bracket corroded and fell off still solid (6.1.2 (a))

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

both exhaust boxes outer shrouds corroded

plastic engine and underfloor panels ftd which obscure some items

Fail 8 Oct 2019 207,982 miles

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

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Exhaust mounting defective exhaust tailpipe bracket corroded and fell off still solid (6.1.2 (a))

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

both exhaust boxes outer shrouds corroded

plastic engine and underfloor panels ftd which obscure some items

Pass 9 Oct 2018 196,558 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2018 196,457 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2017 182,260 miles

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

middle and back box outer skin on exausts corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2016 169,385 miles

both exhaust boxes deteriorated slightly

child seat fitted to nearside rear. not allowing full inspection of an adult seat belt.

sill covers fitted

Fail 6 Oct 2016 169,364 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low adjuster missing (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

both exhaust boxes deteriorated slightly

child seat fitted to nearside rear. not allowing full inspection of an adult seat belt.

sill covers fitted

Pass 11 Sep 2015 156,858 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2015 156,858 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking bleed valve leaking fluid (3.6.A.1)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 143,714 miles

exhaust box deteriated slightly

exhaust heat shield insecure

sill covers fitted

Pass 1 Oct 2013 129,554 miles

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

exhaust box deteriated slightly

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

sill covers fitted

Fail 1 Oct 2013 129,554 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

exhaust box deteriated slightly

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

sill covers fitted

Pass 9 Oct 2012 112,899 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2012 112,740 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Fail 6 Oct 2011 95,673 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2011 95,673 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 6 Oct 2010 79,169 miles

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

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

traction control svc light on

Pass 13 Aug 2009 70,836 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)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 52,440 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 OOA is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 OOA, 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 OOA is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 8 September 2005.

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