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LR55 OGP

2005 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

227,801 mi
Last recorded227,801 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2017
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR55 OGP
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2017 227,801 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 1 Dec 2017 227,801 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 202,650 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake pedal rubber worn

Fail 4 Nov 2016 202,337 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high adjuster not working (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake pedal rubber worn

Pass 7 Nov 2015 178,643 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Nov 2014 158,831 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Osf Tyre Bald Inner Edge

Pass 15 Nov 2013 146,916 miles

Nsr Child Seat Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Adult Belt

Fail 15 Nov 2013 146,916 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nsr Child Seat Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Adult Belt

Pass 19 Nov 2012 137,825 miles

front wishbone rear bushes unbonding and minor movement

headlamp bulbs where incorrectly fitted , osf headlamp cover clip missing

minor movement rear anti roll bar link ball joints

movement in cat flex pipe

noise from osf wheel bearing area but no roughness detected

Fail 19 Nov 2012 137,825 miles

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

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

front wishbone rear bushes unbonding and minor movement

headlamp bulbs where incorrectly fitted , osf headlamp cover clip missing

minor movement rear anti roll bar link ball joints

movement in cat flex pipe

noise from osf wheel bearing area but no roughness detected

Fail 2 Nov 2011 131,546 miles

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

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

advise tracking.

front brake discs heavily worn/lipped.

n/s/f tyre beginning to feather.

n/s/r tyre worn close to 1.6mm, worn bald inner edge.

o/s/f tyre beginning to feather.

Pass 2 Nov 2011 131,546 miles

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

advise tracking.

front brake discs heavily worn/lipped.

n/s/f tyre beginning to feather.

n/s/r tyre worn close to 1.6mm, worn bald inner edge.

o/s/f tyre beginning to feather.

Fail 19 Nov 2010 124,601 miles

Centre Front Upper Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 19 Nov 2010 124,601 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 119,893 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2009 119,893 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Oct 2008 107,283 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2008 107,283 miles

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

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

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

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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LR55 OGP is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 LR55 OGP, 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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LR55 OGP is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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