MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
159,089 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
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)
rear brake disc pads low?
rear exhaust heat shield loose
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
front tyres worn on inner edges
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
N/S/R Tyre Sidewall Damaged
N/S/R Tyre W Speed Rated all others Y Speed Rated
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is OV55 LUZ safe to buy?
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