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OV05 FPP

2005 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

183,966 mi
Last recorded183,966 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV05 FPP
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2022 183,966 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Dec 2022 183,964 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 177,612 miles

Nearside Front 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 11 Nov 2021 177,612 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 167,813 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured OS+NS (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 25 Nov 2020 167,568 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 147,014 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2019 147,012 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Nov 2018 124,333 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 119,205 miles

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 11 Apr 2018 119,205 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 105,876 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2015 96,711 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 91,113 miles

Rear tyres are feathered on inner edges

Fail 4 Nov 2014 91,104 miles

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

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

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

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

Front tyres feathered on inside edges

NSR disc slightly scored

OSR disc slightly worn

Pass 4 Nov 2013 84,190 miles

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

Wheel bearing noise

Pass 30 Oct 2012 74,416 miles

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

O/S/R tyre is worn on inside edge.

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

Fail 29 Oct 2012 74,409 miles

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

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

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

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

O/S/R tyre is worn on inside edge.

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

Pass 1 Nov 2011 64,166 miles

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

Offside Front rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

all four tyres worn on inside edge

Pass 21 Oct 2010 52,607 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)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 33,741 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 18,504 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 FPP is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 FPP, 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 FPP is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 20 April 2005.

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