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OY55 ZZD

2005 Volvo S40

Purple Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

133,560 mi
Last recorded133,560 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY55 ZZD
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2017 133,560 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4mm (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

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

Pass 20 May 2016 124,429 miles

front tyres wearing on inner shoulders-o/s worse

n/s/r bumpstop deteriorated

rear tyres wearing unevenly on inner shoulders

Pass 18 Aug 2015 119,292 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 109,797 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges.

Pass 9 Sep 2013 99,587 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 90,373 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 77,539 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 10 Sep 2010 65,683 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2010 65,683 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 50,504 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2009 50,504 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 38,586 miles

Nearside 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 ZZD is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Purple with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 ZZD, 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 ZZD registered?

OY55 ZZD is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 22 September 2005.

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