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OV55 LRE

2005 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

133,590 mi
Last recorded133,590 miles
Recorded on30 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV55 LRE
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 May 2017 133,590 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear's brake pad's are getting low

Fail 17 May 2017 133,590 miles

Front registration plate non-reflective border wider than permitted (6.3.4h)

Headlamp aim too high both side's (1.8)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/50/17" (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear's brake pad's are getting low

Pass 17 May 2016 131,959 miles

middle section corroded

nail in o/s/r and also n/sf tyre

Fail 16 May 2016 131,959 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ball joint also excessive play (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

middle section corroded

nail in o/s/r and also n/sf tyre

Pass 15 May 2015 123,283 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 109,493 miles

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

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 25 May 2013 99,922 miles

middle box corroding

n/s/r tyre slightly distorted

slight damage to n/s/ mirror

Pass 26 May 2012 91,257 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2012 91,257 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 7 May 2011 78,965 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 65,111 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2009 59,551 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2009 59,551 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2008 42,457 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)

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 LRE is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LRE, 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 LRE registered?

OV55 LRE is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 18 October 2005.

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