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OU05 OVP

2005 Volvo S40

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

130,289 mi
Last recorded130,289 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU05 OVP
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2018 130,289 miles

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

sill covers fitted

Fail 29 Mar 2018 130,289 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 25 Mar 2017 122,909 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2016 115,559 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2015 110,954 miles

slight wear in rear pads and discs

Pass 21 Feb 2014 107,222 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 99,365 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2013 99,330 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

boot full

front brake discs worn

nearside rear tyre on legal limit of 1.6mm

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 19 Apr 2012 92,087 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2012 92,087 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2011 81,054 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 66,200 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2009 51,841 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 37,904 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 26,832 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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OU05 OVP is a 2005 Volvo S40 in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OU05 OVP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OU05 OVP registered?

OU05 OVP is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 August 2005.

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