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OY55 UAA

2005 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

113,755 mi
Last recorded113,755 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2016
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2016 113,755 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush worn (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush worn excsessive play (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Nov 2016 113,755 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush worn (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush worn excsessive play (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 104,295 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Oct 2015 104,295 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 98,721 miles

rear exhaust box is slightly deterated

Fail 10 Oct 2014 98,721 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

rear exhaust box is slightly deterated

Pass 3 Oct 2013 92,790 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

deterioration to front offside tyre

deterioration to the exhaust

wear starting to rear offside wheel bearing

Fail 3 Oct 2013 92,790 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

deterioration to front offside tyre

deterioration to the exhaust

wear starting to rear offside wheel bearing

Pass 6 Oct 2012 81,904 miles

both rear tyres have some wear to inner shoulders

mid exhaust section is slightly deterated

off side rear wheel bearing is very slightly rough

Pass 30 Sep 2011 71,311 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

chip in windscreen

Fail 30 Sep 2011 71,311 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

chip in windscreen

Pass 9 Oct 2010 60,348 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 2 Oct 2010 60,090 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Oct 2009 48,359 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 36,513 miles

damage to rear nearside tyre side wall

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 UAA 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 60%.

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 UAA, 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 UAA is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 11 October 2005.

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