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OV55 UHY

2005 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

123,430 mi
Last recorded123,430 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2023
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV55 UHY
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2023 123,430 miles

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

rear brake disc,corroded

Fail 7 Jun 2023 123,430 miles

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

rear brake disc,corroded

Pass 9 Jun 2022 119,779 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2020 116,502 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2019 111,337 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2019 111,337 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 98,111 miles

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

one rear exhaust mount broken

Pass 7 Sep 2017 81,062 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 66,938 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2016 66,938 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2015 63,821 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2015 63,764 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2014 58,964 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2013 51,715 miles

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

both head lamp aims could be better

Fail 16 Oct 2013 51,715 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

both head lamp aims could be better

Fail 5 Oct 2013 51,632 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

both head lamp aims could be better

Fail 11 Oct 2012 45,238 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2012 45,238 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 39,734 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2011 39,734 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2010 35,178 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 29,917 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 23,128 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 UHY is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 UHY, 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 UHY registered?

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

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