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RA55 OOU

2005 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

96,707 mi
Last recorded96,707 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA55 OOU
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2019 96,707 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2018 92,699 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 89,009 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 83,002 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2015 75,677 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2014 69,698 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2014 69,698 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2013 66,534 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

clutch/gearbox is noisy

Fail 22 Nov 2013 66,534 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

clutch/gearbox is noisy

Pass 29 Oct 2012 63,644 miles

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

tracking out

Fail 29 Oct 2012 63,644 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

tracking out

Pass 26 Sep 2011 60,506 miles

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

n/s/r tyre has run flat damage

Pass 7 Oct 2010 56,534 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 56,490 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2009 46,916 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 39,806 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 OOU is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OOU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RA55 OOU registered?

RA55 OOU is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 November 2005.

Is RA55 OOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for RA55 OOU shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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