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OV05 MXO

2005 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

134,619 mi
Last recorded134,619 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV05 MXO
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2022 134,619 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2022 134,581 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 126,610 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Oct 2021 126,610 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2020 116,278 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2020 116,278 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 106,308 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 97,910 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2018 97,910 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 93,540 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 88,817 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2016 88,817 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2015 83,636 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2015 83,595 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2014 73,970 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 27 Aug 2014 73,970 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 70,000 miles

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2012 56,785 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2011 48,216 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2011

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Pass 1 May 2010 36,813 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 28,208 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 7 Mar 2008 14,096 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 MXO is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 MXO, 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 MXO registered?

OV05 MXO is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 26 April 2005.

Is OV05 MXO safe to buy?

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