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OY55 WVT

2005 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2016
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

66,415 mi
Last recorded66,415 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2015
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY55 WVT
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2015 66,415 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

outer sill covers and inner wheel arch covers fitted.

Pass 23 Aug 2014 59,063 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

limited life o/s/f and o/s/r tyres

Pass 8 Aug 2013 50,854 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 45,369 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2012 45,369 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 Nov 2011 40,919 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Nov 2010 34,337 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 21,371 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 15,117 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 WVT is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 WVT, 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 WVT registered?

OY55 WVT is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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