MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
192,077 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
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
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
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))
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))
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
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))
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
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 ()
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
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central Rear exhaust badly corroded (outer skin)
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
Centre exhaust deteriorating
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside headlamp deteriorating
Both front tyres badly worn on edges.
Nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged.
Both front tyres starting to wear on inner edges.
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
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)
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
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
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
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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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