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GP55 OWO

2005 Volvo S40

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

228,995 mi
Last recorded228,995 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP55 OWO
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2021 228,995 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2020 192,697 miles

Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2020 192,695 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Dec 2019 189,776 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2018 143,343 miles

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

Offside Front wing repeater slight damage

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

Fail 14 Dec 2018 143,240 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front wing repeater slight damage

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

Pass 20 Nov 2017 118,228 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Muddy underside

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 20 Nov 2017 118,228 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Muddy underside

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 7 Nov 2017 117,488 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

combustion leak

Pass 8 Nov 2016 102,477 miles

engine covers and under shields fitted

Pass 17 Feb 2016 97,182 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 92,158 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 87,841 miles

front brake discs corroded[inner faces]

Pass 21 Feb 2013 82,496 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2013 82,496 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 77,464 miles

windscreen damaged

Pass 18 Feb 2011 68,904 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 59,484 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 40,682 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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GP55 OWO is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 GP55 OWO, 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 GP55 OWO registered?

GP55 OWO is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 18 November 2005.

Is GP55 OWO safe to buy?

The MOT history for GP55 OWO shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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