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RA55 ONH

2005 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

74,508 mi
Last recorded74,508 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA55 ONH
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 74,508 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides - rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component pipes to the rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 11 Nov 2025 74,503 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides - rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component pipes to the rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Nov 2024 69,415 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides - rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever travel requirements only just met. Appears braking system requires adjustment or repair

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component pipes to the steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

driver's side windscreen washer jet weak

Fail 12 Nov 2024 69,415 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides - rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake lever travel requirements only just met. Appears braking system requires adjustment or repair

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component pipes to the steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

driver's side windscreen washer jet weak

Pass 22 Nov 2023 67,394 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component pipes to the rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 22 Nov 2023 67,394 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component pipes to the rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 66,634 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 65,964 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2020 65,152 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2019 63,579 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 61,004 miles

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 19 Nov 2018 60,999 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 58,489 miles

rear pads low

Pass 21 Nov 2016 55,528 miles

rear pads low

Pass 21 Nov 2015 52,499 miles

REAR INDICATOR BULBS STARTING TO FADE

REAR INNER BRAKE PADS LOOK LOW UNABLE TO VIEW FULLY

SLIGHT DAMPNESS AROUND STEERING RACK

UNABLE TO VIEW REAR COIL SPRINGS FULLY

Pass 10 Nov 2014 49,271 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 45,344 miles

both rear indicators fading to white

nearside front tyre starting to bulge on outer sidewall

steering rack damp

Pass 16 Nov 2012 39,920 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 34,674 miles

both sides rear tyres wearing low and perishing reccomend attention

front brake pads wearing low

rear indicators faded

Pass 12 Nov 2010 28,113 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 22,301 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 16,040 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2008 16,040 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 ONH is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 RA55 ONH, 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 RA55 ONH registered?

RA55 ONH is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 24 November 2005.

Is RA55 ONH safe to buy?

The MOT history for RA55 ONH shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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