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OV55 CVT

2005 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

147,802 mi
Last recorded147,802 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV55 CVT
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2022 147,802 miles

general corrosion to under body and components

suspension lowered

Fail 24 Feb 2022 147,802 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

general corrosion to under body and components

suspension lowered

Fail 10 Jan 2022 147,281 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2022 147,281 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2021 132,809 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2019 126,457 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2019 126,415 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2018 121,247 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2018 121,247 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2017 116,584 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 112,287 miles

engine covers fitted

offside front tyre starting to wear on the inner edge

oil leak

smell of diesel from the engine bay

Pass 1 Jun 2015 109,338 miles
Fail 21 May 2015 109,338 miles

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)

Pass 21 Jun 2014 44,617 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 78,061 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 68,720 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 60,444 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 54,581 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2010 54,581 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2009 44,605 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 33,491 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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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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