MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
152,213 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear of (2.4.G.2)
Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)
childseat fitted n/s rear also all side windows and rear tinted
Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour were blue (1.1.A.3e)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear of (2.4.G.2)
Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)
childseat fitted n/s rear also all side windows and rear tinted
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
rear exhaust heat shield rattling
offside rear wheel slight noise
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 PVT is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 PVT, 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 PVT registered?
OV55 PVT is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 23 November 2005.
Is OV55 PVT safe to buy?
The MOT history for OV55 PVT shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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