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OV55 TVN

2005 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

81,250 mi
Last recorded81,250 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV55 TVN
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2019 81,250 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 64,122 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 56,924 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2017 56,924 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2016 53,236 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2016 53,030 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 49,444 miles

anti skid light on

Fail 15 Sep 2015 49,444 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

anti skid light on

Pass 3 Oct 2014 46,204 miles

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

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)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 40,816 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2013 40,816 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2012 36,546 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Nov 2012 36,525 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 16 Nov 2012 36,525 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Nov 2011 35,387 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2010 33,224 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 30,148 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2008 25,732 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2008 25,732 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 TVN is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 TVN, 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 TVN registered?

OV55 TVN is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 11 November 2005.

Is OV55 TVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV55 TVN shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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