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OY55 WMW

2005 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

90,115 mi
Last recorded90,115 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY55 WMW
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 90,115 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2025 90,113 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested not working (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 20 May 2024 84,636 miles
Fail 20 May 2024 84,636 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2023 83,552 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2022 81,931 miles
Pass 14 May 2021 79,756 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2020 78,168 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 76,387 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 71,523 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2018 71,523 miles

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2017 64,419 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 61,578 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2016 61,578 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2015 57,236 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)

Fail 24 Feb 2015 57,236 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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)

Pass 18 Feb 2014 51,979 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 45,592 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 39,132 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2010 33,316 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 32,861 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 29,283 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 WMW is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 WMW, 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 WMW registered?

OY55 WMW is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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