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OV55 FWD

2005 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

118,150 mi
Last recorded118,150 miles
Recorded on23 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 May 2019 118,150 miles

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

Offside Front fog light broken

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 May 2019 118,147 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front fog light broken

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2018 107,615 miles
Fail 1 May 2018 107,614 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 96,242 miles

cracking in n/s/r tyre

Fail 24 Apr 2017 96,241 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

cracking in n/s/r tyre

Pass 26 Apr 2016 88,971 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2016 88,971 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jun 2015 81,452 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 72,354 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2013 64,364 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 57,224 miles
Fail 31 May 2012 57,224 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 18 May 2011 50,674 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 50,674 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 May 2010 43,371 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 35,644 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 35,644 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Nov 2008 30,910 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Nov 2008 30,910 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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 FWD is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FWD, 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 FWD registered?

OV55 FWD is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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