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OV05 JFF

2005 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2023
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

90,770 mi
Last recorded90,770 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV05 JFF
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2022 90,770 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 84,920 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 73,329 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 65,676 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 58,666 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 55,148 miles

engine/under/sill covers

Pass 18 Apr 2016 51,621 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 48,127 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 43,369 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Apr 2013 39,876 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 36,044 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 12 Apr 2012 36,044 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Apr 2011 31,426 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2010 26,587 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2009 22,872 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2008 19,747 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 JFF is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 JFF, 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 JFF registered?

OV05 JFF is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 14 April 2005.

Is OV05 JFF safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV05 JFF shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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