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OY55 WNU

2005 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

105,922 mi
Last recorded105,922 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY55 WNU
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2019 105,922 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 100,901 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output and offside front (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 22 Aug 2018 100,901 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick and offside rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output and offside front (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 91,740 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2016 84,950 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2016 84,950 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured (4.2.B.1a)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 77,575 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2014 70,056 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 64,576 miles

rear exhaust box heavily corroded

Fail 24 Sep 2013 64,576 miles

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

rear exhaust box heavily corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2012 56,280 miles

exhaust heavily corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2011 47,197 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 38,165 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 30,777 miles

rear tyres close to limit

Pass 24 Sep 2008 23,396 miles

slight distortion to rear tyres

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 WNU is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WNU, 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 WNU registered?

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

Is OY55 WNU safe to buy?

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