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OY55 WKP

2005 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

127,370 mi
Last recorded127,370 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY55 WKP
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 127,370 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2024 121,019 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2023 111,970 miles

Nearside Front outer marker light inoperative

Fail 6 Oct 2023 111,970 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play drum stick balljoint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front outer marker light inoperative

possable aircon pulley bearing noisy

Pass 13 Oct 2022 104,497 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 96,635 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 90,635 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 85,308 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 77,169 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 67,838 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2017

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

Pass 5 Sep 2016 59,968 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2016 59,968 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2015 55,103 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Lateral (2.4.G.2)

Wipers smeary

Pass 3 Sep 2014 50,092 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 44,346 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 39,349 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 34,601 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2010 30,434 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 28,898 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 21,363 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 WKP is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 WKP, 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 WKP registered?

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

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