MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
108,603 miAbove average mileage for this year
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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))
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)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
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)
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
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
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
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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.
Is OV05 STZ safe to buy?
The MOT history for OV05 STZ shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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