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OV05 LHA

2005 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

120,532 mi
Last recorded120,532 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV05 LHA
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2021 120,532 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 113,908 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 107,612 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2018 104,488 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

all four coil springs corroded

Pass 9 Jan 2017 94,154 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 87,968 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 76,615 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 31 Jan 2014 69,511 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2014 69,510 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 Feb 2013 65,501 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2013 65,501 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2012 61,144 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 55,103 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2011 55,096 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

NEEDS A 4-WAY ALIGNMENT AS TYRES ARE WEARING ON INSIDE EDGE.

Pass 26 Jan 2010 48,351 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 41,214 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 30,360 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2008 30,322 miles

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

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

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 LHA is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Black with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LHA, 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 LHA registered?

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

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