MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
158,662 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
nearside front wishbone rear bush splitting/seperating
nearside rear lower control arm outer bush starting to seperate
offside front wishbone rear bush starting to split
sweating to steering rack
windscreen chipped
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
nearside front wishbone rear bush splitting/seperating
nearside rear lower control arm outer bush starting to seperate
offside front wishbone rear bush starting to split
sweating to steering rack
windscreen chipped
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
offside front tyre tread worn low on the outer edge
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nail in nearside front tyre
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
Based on 1,390,271 MOT tests across 104,646 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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OV05 GMZ is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.
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 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 GMZ, 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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How do I check the history of OV05 GMZ?
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What year was OV05 GMZ registered?
OV05 GMZ is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 8 April 2005.
Is OV05 GMZ safe to buy?
The MOT history for OV05 GMZ shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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