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RJ55 OJR

2005 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

111,445 mi
Last recorded111,445 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ55 OJR
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Fail 11 Dec 2025 111,445 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Nov 2024 108,425 miles

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

can not see the outer sills as covered over with trim, presumed ok

Pass 18 Dec 2023 104,683 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

parking brake only just met requirements

Pass 5 Dec 2022 93,040 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 82,090 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2020 76,930 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2020 76,929 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2019 74,043 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2019 74,042 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 31 Mar 2017 51,850 miles

offside front tyre slight wear inner edge

Fail 28 Mar 2017 51,848 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

offside front tyre slight wear inner edge

Pass 21 Mar 2016 48,706 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 45,583 miles

O/S/R Inner Side Light N/W

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jul 2014 40,823 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 36,877 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 32,361 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2012 32,361 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 16 Aug 2011 28,086 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Aug 2011 28,086 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 24,303 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 19,586 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 14,676 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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RJ55 OJR is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 RJ55 OJR, 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 RJ55 OJR registered?

RJ55 OJR is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 23 September 2005.

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