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OU55 GVP

2005 Volvo S40

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

127,572 mi
Last recorded127,572 miles
Recorded on28 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU55 GVP
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 May 2025 127,572 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2024 125,995 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2023 124,332 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2023 124,332 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jun 2022 120,464 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Jun 2021 104,019 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2020 99,610 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jun 2020 99,605 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2019 98,657 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 94,818 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2017 94,056 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 94,056 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 90,857 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2016 90,857 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2015 76,018 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Apr 2015 76,018 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2014 63,690 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 53,271 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2013 53,271 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2012 41,803 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 35,704 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2011 35,704 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Dec 2009 29,091 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 20,806 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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OU55 GVP is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 OU55 GVP, 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 OU55 GVP registered?

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

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