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OY55 RGX

2005 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

120,758 mi
Last recorded120,758 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY55 RGX
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2018 120,758 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes on both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Coil spring corroded front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 116,786 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2017 116,786 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Oct 2016 111,382 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 15 Oct 2016 111,264 miles

Emissions not tested Water leak from radiator (7.3.A.1)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Oct 2015 105,642 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 100,476 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 93,060 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2013 93,059 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2013 92,320 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2012 84,212 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 84,212 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 74,106 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 65,473 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 52,234 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 RGX is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 RGX, 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 RGX registered?

OY55 RGX is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 20 September 2005.

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