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OV05 SRX

2005 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2021
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

146,410 mi
Last recorded146,410 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2020 146,410 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2019 129,350 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded offside nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 122,759 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 29 Apr 2017 118,721 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

engine covers are fitted obscuring some components

under trays are fitted obscuring some components

Pass 25 Apr 2016 114,042 miles

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

engine covers

sill covers

under trays fitted

Pass 21 Apr 2015 108,869 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 101,543 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2013 94,748 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Apr 2013 94,748 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 May 2012 88,853 miles

n/s front inner cv gaiter slightly worn

Pass 9 Jun 2011 78,439 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 65,548 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 52,779 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 36,338 miles

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

Offside Front 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 SRX is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 SRX, 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 SRX registered?

OV05 SRX is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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