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OV05 STZ

2005 Volvo S40

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

108,603 mi
Last recorded108,603 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV05 STZ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2019 108,603 miles

Exhaust emissions have an excessive amount of grey/blue vapor/smoke when engine cold, clears when engine is hot.

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner bead area. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner bead area. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 103,335 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 97,805 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2017 97,805 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 93,060 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Mar 2016 93,043 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear arm bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 86,419 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 77,847 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres wearing center of tread

Pass 18 Jan 2013 58,288 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jan 2012 51,610 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 44,343 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2011 44,343 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2010 33,976 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 23,197 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 17,588 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 STZ is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 STZ, 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 STZ registered?

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

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