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OV55 LUZ

2005 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2017
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

159,089 mi
Last recorded159,089 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2016
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2016 159,089 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

exhaust system deterioted

Fail 25 Jan 2016 159,089 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid brake caliper (3.6.A.1)

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

exhaust system deterioted

Rear Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Fail 21 Jan 2015 139,036 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2015 139,036 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 11,971 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2014 119,717 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 23 Jan 2013 106,863 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 95,478 miles

rear brake disc pads low?

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 13 Jan 2012 95,384 miles

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

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

n/s rear tyre worn on inner edge

rear brake disc pads low?

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 25 Jan 2011 83,692 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 22 Jan 2010 71,780 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2010 71,780 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2009 59,881 miles

N/S/R Tyre Sidewall Damaged

N/S/R Tyre W Speed Rated all others Y Speed Rated

Fail 21 Jan 2009 59,814 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

N/S/R Tyre Sidewall Damaged

N/S/R Tyre W Speed Rated all others Y Speed Rated

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 LUZ 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 57.1%.

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 LUZ, 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 LUZ registered?

OV55 LUZ is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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