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RJ55 OPH

2005 Volvo S40

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

174,809 mi
Last recorded174,809 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ55 OPH
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Fail 3 Feb 2020 174,809 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Nov 2018 171,864 miles

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose flexible joint (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2018 171,824 miles

Emissions not tested engine oil not showing on dip stick (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached broken (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose flexible joint (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 168,762 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear tyres cracking o/s/r worn on inside edge

Fail 13 Nov 2017 168,750 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inside edge (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear tyres cracking o/s/r worn on inside edge

Pass 11 Nov 2016 164,981 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 11 Nov 2016 164,981 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 157,689 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2015 157,688 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 152,686 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 147,343 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2013 147,334 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2012 141,713 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 134,557 miles

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)

Fail 16 Nov 2010 129,129 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2010 129,129 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2010 128,033 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2009 114,292 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Oct 2009 114,292 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2008 86,445 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2008 86,445 miles

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

Offside Front 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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RJ55 OPH is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 OPH, 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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RJ55 OPH is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 19 October 2005.

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