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OY55 UAS

2005 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

171,807 mi
Last recorded171,807 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY55 UAS
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2020 171,807 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2020 171,775 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt o/s/f outer clip broken (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Seat belt not functioning as intended centre seat belt jammed (7.1.2 (c))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam o/s remove h/light and fit h7 bulb and refit (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working add additive and fill washer bottle (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 163,770 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2019 163,769 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 151,811 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust System & Box Casings Heavily Deteriorated

Nearside Non Obligatory Mirror Damaged

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread Mishapen Inner Block (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Upper Oil Filled Engine Mount Deteriorated

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2018 151,811 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Smooth Inner Shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust System & Box Casings Heavily Deteriorated

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Smooth Shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Non Obligatory Mirror Damaged

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread Mishapen Inner Block (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Upper Oil Filled Engine Mount Deteriorated

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 129,959 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2017 129,957 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 114,233 miles

Both rear tie bar bushes perishing

Both rear trailing arm bushes perishing

Both rear tyres misshaped on inner edges

Centre section of exhaust corroded

Fuel tank strap corroded

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Oil leak Upper part of engine (rocker cover area) ()

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin heavily corroded

Fail 26 Oct 2016 114,233 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Both rear tie bar bushes perishing

Both rear trailing arm bushes perishing

Both rear tyres misshaped on inner edges

Centre section of exhaust corroded

Fuel tank strap corroded

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Oil leak Upper part of engine (rocker cover area) ()

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin heavily corroded

Steering rack damp around N/S gaiter

Pass 29 Sep 2015 94,622 miles

Centre and rear silencers are corroded

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

Nearside Door mirror outer casing is damaged

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oily around the fuel injectors/manifold

Pass 8 Oct 2014 81,919 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust corroded

rear tyres perished

Pass 23 Sep 2013 71,267 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

both front tyres wearing low on inner edges

centre exhaust section in poor condition

Fail 9 Oct 2012 57,802 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2012 57,802 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 53,565 miles

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

nsf tyre 4.5 mm

osf tyre worn on inner edge + 4mm

Pass 21 Sep 2010 45,770 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front brake discs slightly pitted on inner face

rear exhaust brackets slightly corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2009 40,463 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 28,750 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 UAS is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 UAS, 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 UAS is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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