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OV55 CXK

2005 Volvo S40

Green Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

133,319 mi
Last recorded133,319 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2023
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV55 CXK
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2023 133,319 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 126,779 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 125,386 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 123,275 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2020 123,275 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 120,323 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

hand brake efficiency just met may require adjustment or repair

Fail 14 Jan 2019 120,322 miles

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible both front hid aftermarket kits fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Electrical wiring insecure nearside headlight hid kit (4.11 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

hand brake efficiency just met may require adjustment or repair

Pass 9 Jan 2018 116,861 miles

nearside front tyre worn uneven

tail pipe hanger broken

Fail 8 Jan 2018 116,861 miles

Electrical wiring insecure behind both headlamps (1.9.2a)

Electrical wiring insecure near brake reservoir (1.9.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nearside front tyre worn uneven

tail pipe hanger broken

Pass 23 Jan 2017 111,453 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 106,313 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 98,204 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f tyre worn on edge

Pass 20 Jan 2014 89,278 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2013 80,209 miles

n/s/f wing has slight damage

Pass 19 Jan 2012 72,234 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jan 2012 72,233 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2011 64,600 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 54,600 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2011 64,598 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Feb 2010 58,019 miles

both outer tail lamps not working

both rear tyres breaking up inner edges

Pass 22 Sep 2008 43,973 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 CXK is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 CXK, 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 CXK registered?

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

Is OV55 CXK safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV55 CXK shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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