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OY55 RHK

2005 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

134,555 mi
Last recorded134,555 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY55 RHK
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 134,555 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2024 127,739 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2023 119,841 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2023 119,841 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2022 113,455 miles

Nearside Front tyre bald on inner edge

Offside Front tyre bald on inner edge

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

exhaust box corroded outer skin peeling

fuel smell under bonnet

information light on dash reduced engine performance

Fail 27 Jul 2022 113,426 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front tyre bald on inner edge

Offside Front tyre bald on inner edge

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid pipe came off (3.5 (a))

exhaust box corroded outer skin peeling

fuel smell under bonnet

information light on dash reduced engine performance

Pass 29 Jul 2021 106,098 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 105,632 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Possible injector leak

Pass 27 Feb 2020 104,341 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 98,307 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 94,990 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Jan 2018 94,990 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 93,308 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 90,011 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2016 90,011 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2015 86,394 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 76,742 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 67,607 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2011 63,085 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 57,843 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2009 53,736 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 42,788 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 RHK is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 RHK, 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 RHK is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 3 October 2005.

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