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OY55 RFN

2005 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

146,371 mi
Last recorded146,371 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY55 RFN
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2017 146,371 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2017 146,371 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Oct 2016 130,841 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2016 130,841 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 120,878 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 107,690 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2013 92,180 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Jul 2013 92,180 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jul 2012 80,972 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)

Fail 30 Jun 2011 70,983 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2011 70,983 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 59,376 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2010 59,376 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2009 48,070 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 39,077 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 RFN is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 RFN, 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 RFN registered?

OY55 RFN is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 2 September 2005.

Is OY55 RFN safe to buy?

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