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OV05 LGO

2005 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

187,732 mi
Last recorded187,732 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2022
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV05 LGO
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2022 187,732 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 184,248 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Jul 2021 184,248 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 174,114 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2019 174,114 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 170,324 miles

plastic outer sill covers and under covers fitted making inspection difficult

Pass 11 May 2017 160,673 miles

exhaust system deteriorating

rear brake pads wearing down

slight creep on brake pedal when held under pressure

underside, engine and sill covers fitted

Pass 11 May 2016 139,342 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both tyres inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both tyres inner edges (4.1.E.1)

slight creep on brake pedal

underside engine shield fitted

Fail 11 May 2016 139,342 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both tyres inner edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both tyres inner edges (4.1.E.1)

slight creep on brake pedal

underside engine shield fitted

Pass 7 May 2015 112,381 miles
Fail 7 May 2015 112,373 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 86,497 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 61,958 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 54,994 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 45,946 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 34,716 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 34,716 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Apr 2008 27,645 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 LGO is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 LGO, 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 LGO registered?

OV05 LGO is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 25 April 2005.

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