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OV55 PVT

2005 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

152,213 mi
Last recorded152,213 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2015
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV55 PVT
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2015 152,213 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2015 152,213 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2014 141,270 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2014 140,985 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2013 132,306 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2012 120,838 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 111,117 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 98,857 miles

offside rear wheel slight noise

Pass 11 Nov 2009 86,678 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 78,260 miles

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 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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