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OY55 SZU

2005 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

106,186 mi
Last recorded106,186 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2016
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY55 SZU
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2016 106,186 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Oct 2015 98,396 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 88,122 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2013 75,548 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 17 Nov 2012 61,836 miles

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

rear brake discs corroded and worn

Pass 18 Nov 2011 48,492 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2011 171,009 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Nov 2010 34,979 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2010 34,979 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 28 Sep 2009 27,066 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2008 18,719 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 SZU is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 SZU, 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 SZU registered?

OY55 SZU is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 21 September 2005.

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