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OV05 FLM

2005 Volvo S40

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

88,599 mi
Last recorded88,599 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2020 88,599 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

exhaust boxes corroded and deteriorated,centre and rear

Pass 7 Nov 2019 84,723 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front tyre feathering off on inner edge

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

exhaust centre boxes corroded and deteriorated

Fail 29 Oct 2019 84,721 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front tyre feathering off on inner edge

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

exhaust centre boxes corroded and deteriorated

Pass 12 Oct 2018 77,412 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 71,108 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 62,232 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 55,682 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2015 55,682 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2014 49,993 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2014 49,993 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2013 42,564 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 35,642 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 34,383 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 31,401 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2010 28,288 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 24,014 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2008 20,277 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 FLM is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 OV05 FLM, 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 FLM registered?

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

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