MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
147,802 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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general corrosion to under body and components
suspension lowered
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
general corrosion to under body and components
suspension lowered
Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values 0.51 flex broken.....oil level high (8.2.2.2 (f))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flex broken (6.1.2 (a))
Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure chalked (5.3.3 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened lowered (5.3.1 (d) (i))
Exhaust mounting defective system not fully supported (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust noisy silencers removed (8.1.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear window taped up?
induction hoses temporary repair apparent.....silicone
Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values 0.51 flex broken.....oil level high (8.2.2.2 (f))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flex broken (6.1.2 (a))
Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened lowered (5.3.1 (d) (i))
Exhaust mounting defective system not fully supported (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust noisy silencers removed (8.1.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear window taped up?
induction hoses temporary repair apparent.....silicone
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
center silencer has been removed
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge no tread inner edge near wear bands (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear TYRE loosing shape on tread
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge no tread inner edge close to wear bands (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy WILL NEED ATTENTION SOON (5.1.3 (b) (i))
PARKING BRAKE TRAVEL will need attention soon
centre silencer missing
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge no tread inner edge near wear bands (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear TYRE loosing shape on tread
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge no tread inner edge close to wear bands (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy WILL NEED ATTENTION SOON (5.1.3 (b) (i))
PARKING BRAKE TRAVEL will need attention soon
centre silencer missing
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
exhaust centre silencer missing
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
exhaust centre silencer missing
engine covers fitted
offside front tyre starting to wear on the inner edge
oil leak
smell of diesel from the engine bay
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nail in offside front tyre
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
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OV55 CVT is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 OV55 CVT, 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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OV55 CVT is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 28 September 2005.
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