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OV55 TVO

2005 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

168,834 mi
Last recorded168,834 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2018 168,834 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2018 168,788 miles

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres about 2mm and worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jun 2017 160,009 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 147,993 miles

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Rear rear silencer heat shield loose

emissions too clean too obtain a reading

Fail 30 Jun 2016 147,993 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Rear rear silencer heat shield loose

emissions too clean too obtain a reading

Pass 20 Jun 2015 141,036 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Nov 2013 122,473 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 111,106 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 95,962 miles

Nearside Rear 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 2 Nov 2010 77,739 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 60,066 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 43,059 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 TVO is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 TVO, 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 TVO registered?

OV55 TVO is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 18 November 2005.

Is OV55 TVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV55 TVO shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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