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OV05 FLK

2005 Volvo S40

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

162,862 mi
Last recorded162,862 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV05 FLK
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2020 162,862 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2019 152,009 miles

Central exhaust box outer casing corroded and insecure

Coolant leak expansion bottle split ()

Nearside Rear Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected pad/calliper retaining spring insecure (1.1.21 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view slight chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine cover fitted not allowing full inspection of components

Fail 18 Sep 2019 152,009 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central exhaust box outer casing corroded and insecure

Coolant leak expansion bottle split ()

Nearside Rear Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected pad/calliper retaining spring insecure (1.1.21 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view slight chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine cover fitted not allowing full inspection of components

Pass 15 Sep 2018 142,329 miles

Offside Rear bumper damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 3 Sep 2018 142,327 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Seat belt retracting mechanism defective drivers (7.1.2 (e))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear bumper damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2017 133,086 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust rear box outer skin slight surface corrosion

Fail 16 Oct 2017 133,086 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust rear box outer skin slight surface corrosion

Pass 11 Oct 2016 127,523 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2016 127,501 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2015 123,947 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2015 123,947 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2014 117,948 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 108,337 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2013 108,337 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2012 140,560 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 134,061 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2010 114,650 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 114,650 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 71,808 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

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

nearside front inner trackrod has slight play

Pass 24 Jun 2008 33,372 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2008 33,359 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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OV05 FLK is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OV05 FLK, 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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OV05 FLK is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 8 April 2005.

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