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OV55 XCN

2005 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

150,196 mi
Last recorded150,196 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV55 XCN
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2019 150,196 miles

Exhaust system is corroded

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Inner edge's (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Inner edge's (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 133,079 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2017 127,750 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (worn inner edge) (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Inner tyre worn inner edge

Fail 31 Jan 2017 127,750 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (worn inner edge) (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Inner tyre worn inner edge

Pass 21 Jan 2016 122,600 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2016 122,600 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear deteriorating

Pass 6 Feb 2015 120,466 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 6 Feb 2015 120,466 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Jan 2014 112,274 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 101,463 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 90,083 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 80,020 miles

anti skid service required message displayed

Pass 25 May 2010 64,909 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 53,134 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2009 53,134 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 XCN is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 XCN, 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 XCN registered?

OV55 XCN is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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