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RA55 OML

2005 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

154,255 mi
Last recorded154,255 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA55 OML
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 154,255 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2025 154,252 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2024 149,271 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2023 137,947 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 135,032 miles

Front suspension signs of corrosion

Pass 17 Aug 2021 131,426 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Aug 2021 131,313 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 128,467 miles

Coolant leak

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 20 Aug 2020 128,464 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 16 Aug 2019 125,286 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2019 125,286 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside parking brake low effort

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 120,544 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Aug 2017 116,593 miles

Chip in windscreen.

Fail 15 Aug 2017 116,573 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush Wishbone rear bush. (2.5.A.1c)

Chip in windscreen.

Offside front wishbone rear mounting bush deteriorating with slight play.

Pass 10 Aug 2016 114,381 miles

Both front wishbone rear mounting bushes worn.

Middle exhaust silencer deteriorated.

Pass 20 Aug 2015 112,560 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 110,074 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 105,907 miles

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 98,921 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 92,954 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 86,992 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 29 Sep 2010 86,986 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion evident on o/s/f brake disc

Pass 23 Oct 2009 77,200 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 23 Oct 2009 77,200 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2008 50,185 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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RA55 OML is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 RA55 OML, 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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RA55 OML is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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