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OV55 UHN

2005 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

92,423 mi
Last recorded92,423 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV55 UHN
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2017 92,423 miles

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

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

Front tyres are bald on inner edges

Minor damage to windscreen

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear exhaust heat shield is loose

Rear nearside wheel bearing is slightly noisy when spun

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front arm, rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Mar 2017 92,416 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Front tyres are bald on inner edges

Minor damage to windscreen

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear exhaust heat shield is loose

Rear nearside wheel bearing is slightly noisy when spun

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front arm, rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 69,694 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Oct 2014 48,620 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2014 48,620 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 34,079 miles

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

undertay fitted

Pass 17 Oct 2012 31,560 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2011 27,956 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2011 27,956 miles

Nearside Front Lower coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 20 Oct 2010 23,222 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2009 19,098 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 15,854 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 UHN is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UHN, 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 UHN is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 December 2005.

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