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OU55 GVO

2005 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

71,031 mi
Last recorded71,031 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2016
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU55 GVO
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2016 71,031 miles

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2015 70,041 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 63,726 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 56,853 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 51,161 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2012 51,161 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2011 46,029 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 40,816 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2009 30,957 miles

slight cracking on n/s and o/s outer rear wall of tyres

slight inner wear on n/s and o/s rear tyres

Fail 10 Nov 2009 30,957 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

slight cracking on n/s and o/s outer rear wall of tyres

slight inner wear on n/s and o/s rear tyres

Pass 10 Nov 2008 19,310 miles

slight cracking at n/s rear outer wall

slight wear at o/sfront inner edge

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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OU55 GVO is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 OU55 GVO, 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 OU55 GVO registered?

OU55 GVO is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 17 November 2005.

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The MOT history for OU55 GVO shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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