MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
124,425 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Oil leak
exhaust corroded
front tyres worn on inside badly
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Oil leak
exhaust corroded
front tyres worn on inside badly
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Rear An item not tested (Manual)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front discs lipped but pads look new.
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
n/s/f headlight aim on upper limit (height adjuster faulty)
oil leak
rear heat shield insecure
slight corrosion on rear exhaust silencer
slight fluffing on o/s/f seatbelt
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
n/s/f headlight aim on upper limit (height adjuster faulty)
oil leak
rear heat shield insecure
slight corrosion on rear exhaust silencer
slight fluffing on o/s/f seatbelt
both rear tyres stepped on inner edge
front discs in poor condition
offside rear tyre worn low on inner edge
rear exhaust heatshield loose
Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
Based on 1,390,271 MOT tests across 104,646 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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OV55 XCU is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 XCU, 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 XCU registered?
OV55 XCU is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 December 2005.
Is OV55 XCU safe to buy?
The MOT history for OV55 XCU shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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