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YY55 OPB

2005 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

77,999 mi
Last recorded77,999 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY55 OPB
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2025 77,999 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2024 73,633 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 68,303 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 24 Jan 2023 68,303 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2022 61,588 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 52,739 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2021 52,739 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2019 52,180 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 13 Dec 2018 50,690 miles

Nearside Front Inner cv boot minor leak

Pass 13 Dec 2017 48,635 miles

Both front tyres tread wearing low.

Front brake pads beginning to wear thin.

Pass 12 Dec 2016 46,292 miles

N/S inner cv boot weeping

O/S/F tyre inner edge wearing thin

Slight oil leak from underside

Fail 12 Dec 2016 46,292 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

N/S inner cv boot weeping

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

O/S/F tyre inner edge wearing thin

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Slight oil leak from underside

Pass 11 Dec 2015 4,388 miles

Nearside Front Wishbone. Rear bush worn

Offside Front Wishbone rear bush worn

Pass 16 Dec 2014 41,072 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 38,251 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 34,964 miles

Both inner drive shaft boots leaking a small amount of grease

Pass 6 Dec 2011 31,426 miles

Both front inner drive shaft constant velosity gaitors leaking a small amount of grease.

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

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Dec 2010 27,994 miles

Both front inner cv boots have a slight seepage of grease from retaining clips.

Both front suspension arm back bushes pulling away slightly.

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

Offside rear lamp lense slightly cracked.

Pass 11 Dec 2009 23,905 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2009 18,204 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2008 18,204 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

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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YY55 OPB is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 YY55 OPB, 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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YY55 OPB is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 December 2005.

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