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OY55 WKO

2005 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2023
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

125,410 mi
Last recorded125,410 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY55 WKO
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Fail 9 Nov 2023 125,410 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front tyre heavily wearing smooth at inner edge also nearing wear markers

Pass 8 Nov 2022 118,517 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 113,244 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 106,830 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 101,966 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 97,194 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 91,614 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 84,941 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2016 84,941 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Dec 2015 78,536 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 72,800 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2013 65,859 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 57,692 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 51,125 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 42,642 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 35,226 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2008 26,842 miles

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

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

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

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 WKO is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 WKO, 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 WKO registered?

OY55 WKO is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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