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OV55 KHZ

2005 Volvo S40

Green Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2025
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

192,077 mi
Last recorded192,077 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2024
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2024 192,077 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail by subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

both exhaust boxes deteriorated

both rear lower horizontal link bushes deteriorated

nearside headlight dim

Fail 2 Sep 2024 192,075 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail by subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

both exhaust boxes deteriorated

both rear lower horizontal link bushes deteriorated

nearside headlight dim

Pass 1 Sep 2023 181,871 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail by subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

both exhaust boxes deteriorated

flex joint deteriorated and slight blow

hand brake travel nearing limit

lagging nearside front brake

nearside front tyre sidewalls damaged no cords visible

offside hand brake reading low

offside rear drop link worn

Fail 1 Sep 2023 181,871 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail by subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

both exhaust boxes deteriorated

flex joint deteriorated and slight blow

hand brake travel nearing limit

lagging nearside front brake

nearside front tyre sidewalls damaged no cords visible

offside hand brake reading low

offside rear drop link worn

Pass 16 Sep 2022 171,539 miles

Handbrake lever has little reserve travel

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

Outer skins of middle & rear silencer detaching, starting to hang down.

Rear Exhaust mounting defective welds broken (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 3 Sep 2022 171,293 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Handbrake lever has little reserve travel

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

Outer skins of middle & rear silencer detaching, starting to hang down.

Rear Exhaust mounting defective welds broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 160,549 miles

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 25 Aug 2021 160,549 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 29 Aug 2020 150,590 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 27 Aug 2020 150,590 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 6 Sep 2019 141,051 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

exhaust back box in poor condition

Pass 29 Aug 2018 130,170 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2018 130,170 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Aug 2017 121,452 miles

Central Rear exhaust badly corroded (outer skin)

Fail 21 Aug 2017 121,328 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

Central Rear exhaust badly corroded (outer skin)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn smooth on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre has out of shape

Pass 6 Sep 2016 112,055 miles

Centre exhaust deteriorating

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside headlamp deteriorating

Pass 14 Sep 2015 101,978 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 94,409 miles

Both front tyres badly worn on edges.

Nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged.

Pass 18 Sep 2013 84,087 miles

Both front tyres starting to wear on inner edges.

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 18 Sep 2013 84,087 miles

Both front tyres starting to wear on inner edges.

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 May 2013 80,097 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 70,723 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 May 2012 70,723 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 May 2011 61,115 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 Sep 2009 44,348 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2008 38,958 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 KHZ is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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

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