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OY55 WNW

2005 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

102,902 mi
Last recorded102,902 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2023
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY55 WNW
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2023 102,902 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides. (5.3.2 (b))

slight corrosion underneath the vehicle on suspension and braking components.

Fail 7 Jul 2023 102,902 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides. (5.3.2 (b))

slight corrosion underneath the vehicle on suspension and braking components.

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 97,778 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light both sides. (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides. (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 29 Jun 2022 97,773 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light both sides. (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides. (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 Jun 2021 96,494 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

engine management lamp on.

Pass 23 Jun 2020 95,138 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2019 90,803 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 84,420 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2018 84,420 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jun 2017 78,168 miles

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

slight corrosion underneath the vehicle.

Pass 9 Feb 2016 72,836 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 67,789 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 62,616 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 56,460 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2012 51,063 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 Jan 2012 51,063 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2010 47,191 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Jan 2010 41,444 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2010 41,444 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 Nov 2008 32,337 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 WNW is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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