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OY55 WKT

2005 Volvo S40

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

78,580 mi
Last recorded78,580 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY55 WKT
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2017 78,580 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 31 Oct 2017 77,545 miles

Emissions not tested due to excessive smoke (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both brake reaction bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2017 73,748 miles

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

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 8 Jan 2016 68,116 miles

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

rear exhaust bracket corroded and worn thin

Pass 15 Oct 2015 67,186 miles

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

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

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

rear exhaust mount broken

Fail 10 Oct 2015 67,186 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

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

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

rear exhaust mount broken

Pass 20 Sep 2014 59,360 miles

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

n/s/f tyre wearing low on inner edge

o/s/r tyre wearing out of shape

Fail 20 Sep 2014 59,360 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

n/s/f tyre wearing low on inner edge

o/s/r tyre wearing out of shape

Pass 24 Sep 2013 52,049 miles

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

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 24 Sep 2013 52,049 miles

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

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

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

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 29 Sep 2012 45,078 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2011 39,157 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 Sep 2010 32,325 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2009 26,541 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 26,541 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2008 19,250 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 WKT is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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

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