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OY55 WVX

2005 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2023
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

85,431 mi
Last recorded85,431 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2022 85,431 miles

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

rack damp with oil

Fail 15 Feb 2022 85,431 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

rack damp with oil

Pass 11 Feb 2021 82,056 miles

vehicle corroded underneath including subframes and suspension components

Pass 12 Feb 2020 81,807 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

vehicle corroded underneath including suspension and steering components

Fail 11 Feb 2020 81,806 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

vehicle corroded underneath including suspension and steering components

Pass 4 Feb 2019 81,287 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner bush slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2019 81,287 miles

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

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner bush slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 78,376 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded on inner faces (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2017 75,000 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 73,272 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 1 Feb 2016 73,270 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Both windscreen wipers deteriorated

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 70,222 miles

Offside front tyre is cutting out on the very inner edge

Pre checks found no oil in engine. Put 1.5L to bring to the max

Fail 30 Jan 2015 70,221 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside front tyre is cutting out on the very inner edge

Pre checks found no oil in engine. Put 1.5L to bring to the max

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Jan 2014 65,806 miles

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 23 Jan 2014 65,801 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 31 Jan 2013 59,534 miles

ADVISE-NEARSIDE FRONT TRACKROD END SLIGHT PLAY

Pass 23 Jan 2012 47,318 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 34,045 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

n/s track rod bent

Fail 4 Jan 2011 34,045 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

n/s track rod bent

Pass 29 Sep 2009 23,189 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 29 Sep 2009 23,189 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 Sep 2008 18,336 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 WVX is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 WVX, 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 WVX is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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