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OV55 UHO

2005 Volvo S40

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

162,996 mi
Last recorded162,996 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2021
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV55 UHO
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2021 162,996 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2021 162,995 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 162,443 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 155,982 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2018 144,408 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2018 144,408 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2017 130,875 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 26 Feb 2016 119,543 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 110,025 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Pass 12 Feb 2014 100,071 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2014 100,070 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 88,390 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 75,095 miles

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

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

rear exhaust in poor condition

Fail 22 Feb 2012 75,092 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 17 Nov 2010 54,331 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear brake binding slightly.

Offside rear outer brake pad worn considerably more than the rest.

Pass 11 Nov 2009 41,373 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 27,494 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 UHO is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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

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