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OY55 WNO

2005 Volvo S40

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

99,865 mi
Last recorded99,865 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY55 WNO
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 99,865 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

General underbody corrosion

Rear axle corroded slightly

Fail 28 Jul 2026 99,865 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

General underbody corrosion

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear axle corroded slightly

Pass 30 Jul 2025 98,159 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

General underside corrosion

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive body/arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive body/arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2024 96,308 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 94,515 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2023 94,485 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear brake backing plate corroded

Pass 4 Aug 2022 92,801 miles

Nearside Rear brake backing plate corroded

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake discs inner sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Jul 2022 92,678 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear brake backing plate corroded

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake discs inner sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2021 91,389 miles

Nearside Front suspension arm rear bush has slight play

Offside Rear brake back plate corroded

Rear brake discs slightly pitted inner sides

both rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 4 Aug 2020 86,852 miles

Nearside Front suspension arm rear bush has slight play

rear brake discs slightly pitted

Fail 29 Jul 2020 86,776 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front suspension arm rear bush has slight play

rear brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 29 Jul 2019 81,147 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50 r17 93w x/l (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 72,699 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2018 72,699 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Sep 2017 68,428 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2017 68,428 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. space saver (4.1.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre and low on tread 205/50/17/

additive tank weeping fluid

Pass 1 Sep 2016 60,873 miles

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Fail 1 Sep 2016 60,873 miles

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

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

Oil leak

engine cover fitted

leak from fuel tank additive housing

under tray fitted

Pass 2 Jun 2015 50,711 miles

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

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)

Pass 28 May 2014 44,261 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 37,124 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brake discs inner surface corroded and scored

Pass 20 Jun 2012 30,625 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2012 30,625 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2011 28,707 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2011 28,707 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2010 24,924 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2010 24,924 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2009 20,761 miles

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

Wipers starting to smear

Pass 18 Oct 2008 14,943 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 WNO is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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

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