MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
215,834 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
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
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
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
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))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
middle and back box outer skin on exausts corroded
both exhaust boxes deteriorated slightly
child seat fitted to nearside rear. not allowing full inspection of an adult seat belt.
sill covers fitted
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
Offside Rear Braking system leaking bleed valve leaking fluid (3.6.A.1)
exhaust box deteriated slightly
exhaust heat shield insecure
sill covers fitted
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
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
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
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)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
traction control svc light on
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)
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
Based on 1,390,271 MOT tests across 104,646 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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