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OV55 CTZ

2005 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

201,079 mi
Last recorded201,079 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2014
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV55 CTZ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2014 201,079 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre has a cut on inner sidewall.

Pass 15 Jan 2014 194,177 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 193,425 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

nearside front tyre inner sidewall slightly damaged

Fail 20 Sep 2013 193,425 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

nearside front tyre inner sidewall slightly damaged

Pass 13 Oct 2012 190,373 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 177,065 miles

all four brake discs slightly worn

nearside rear tyre wearing uneven

Pass 3 Sep 2010 145,640 miles

front brake discs worn

nearside rear tyre wearing low

Pass 2 Sep 2009 113,895 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear tyres are worn unevenly

Pass 1 Sep 2008 75,516 miles

exhaust emissions undetectable result

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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OV55 CTZ is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 OV55 CTZ, 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 OV55 CTZ registered?

OV55 CTZ is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 28 September 2005.

Is OV55 CTZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV55 CTZ shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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