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OV55 TPO

2005 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2020
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

176,110 mi
Last recorded176,110 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV55 TPO
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2019 176,110 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front nock from suspension area

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear exhaust bracket broken

centre exhaust box corroded

Fail 2 Oct 2019 176,108 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/50/17v (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/50/17v (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear exhaust bracket broken

centre exhaust box corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2018 167,578 miles

rear silencer deteriorated

Fail 24 Aug 2018 167,572 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

rear brake pads 90% worn

rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 22 Aug 2017 158,734 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak ()

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

deep cuts to nearside front tyre sidewall

deep cuts to offside front tyre sidewall

engine covers

undertrays fitted

Fail 21 Aug 2017 158,732 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement broken (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak ()

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

deep cuts to nearside front tyre sidewall

deep cuts to offside front tyre sidewall

engine covers

undertrays fitted

Pass 21 Apr 2016 147,559 miles

gear oil leak

nail nearside rear tyre

offside front tyre worn inner edge

offside rear tyre worn inner edge

Pass 4 Mar 2015 138,426 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 3 Mar 2015 138,426 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 22 Jan 2014 128,615 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2014 128,615 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2012 117,411 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 31 Oct 2012 117,410 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Oct 2011 107,307 miles

nearside front tyre wall damaged

offside front wheel rim slight damage

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 21 Oct 2011 107,307 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

nearside front tyre pressure was low

nearside front tyre wall damaged

offside front wheel rim slight damage

offside rear inner light not working

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 21 Oct 2010 98,658 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2010 98,658 miles

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 30 Oct 2009 90,305 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2008 82,160 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 TPO is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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

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