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OV55 GWC

2005 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

65,314 mi
Last recorded65,314 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV55 GWC
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2024 65,314 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 18 Jul 2024 65,313 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 22 Jul 2023 63,152 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2023 63,151 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached Broken (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Aug 2022 61,198 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 20 Jul 2022 61,156 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2021 58,944 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides, worn inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 57,277 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 54,993 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 52,428 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 49,886 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both fronts (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Jul 2017 49,885 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both fronts (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 46,271 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2016 46,198 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 44,034 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2015 43,992 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2014 41,293 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 38,253 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2012 33,605 miles

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

front and rear brake pads look low not fully visible./

rear indicators showing white lights slightly./ bulbs,.

Fail 2 Jul 2012 33,599 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

front and rear brake pads look low not fully visible./

Pass 21 Jun 2011 28,589 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2010 25,008 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2010 25,008 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2009 20,878 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 15,977 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 GWC is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 GWC, 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 GWC registered?

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

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