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OV05 FLL

2005 Volvo S40

Purple Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

137,129 mi
Last recorded137,129 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV05 FLL
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2019 137,129 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2018 130,076 miles

centre exhaust corroded

Pass 8 Jun 2017 127,271 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s and o/s on edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front tyre damage to outer sidewall

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

Re-test carried out by C Powell

Rear silencer corroded

Fail 8 Jun 2017 127,269 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s and o/s on edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front tyre damage to outer sidewall

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

Rear silencer corroded

Pass 23 May 2016 122,899 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 May 2016 122,891 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 May 2015 118,494 miles

Offside Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 14 May 2015 118,494 miles

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

Offside Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 23 May 2014 115,162 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Sill covers fitted

Fail 23 May 2014 115,162 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Sill covers fitted

Pass 15 May 2013 109,586 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2012 102,482 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 93,107 miles

sill covers

Fail 16 May 2011 93,107 miles

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

sill covers

Pass 26 Apr 2010 77,795 miles

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

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

Sill covers fitted

Fail 26 Apr 2010 77,795 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Sill covers fitted

Pass 9 Apr 2009 59,722 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2009 59,722 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Apr 2008 42,599 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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OV05 FLL is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Purple with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 FLL, 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 OV05 FLL registered?

OV05 FLL is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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