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OY55 WWC

2005 Volvo S40

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Feb 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

104,838 mi
Last recorded104,838 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2023 104,838 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2022 101,693 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jul 2021 100,649 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Jun 2021 100,647 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jul 2020 98,096 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2019 94,246 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2019 94,246 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2018 88,082 miles

Nearside Front metal brake pipe swollen under plastic coating

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 9 Jul 2018 88,082 miles

Nearside Front metal brake pipe swollen under plastic coating

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 13 Jul 2017 81,186 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 76,232 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 70,115 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 64,858 miles

rear tyres starting to step

Pass 29 Jul 2013 59,181 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2013 59,181 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2012 53,070 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Aug 2011 46,720 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 40,473 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 32,147 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2009 32,062 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 22,607 miles

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

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

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 WWC is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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

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