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OV55 XCU

2005 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2016
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

124,425 mi
Last recorded124,425 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2015
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV55 XCU
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2015 124,425 miles

Oil leak

exhaust corroded

front tyres worn on inside badly

Fail 3 Feb 2015 124,425 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2014 120,309 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2014 120,309 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2013 111,966 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2013 111,966 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2012 104,894 miles

both rear tyres stepped on inner edge

front discs in poor condition

offside rear tyre worn low on inner edge

rear exhaust heatshield loose

Pass 8 Jan 2011 95,689 miles

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Fail 8 Jan 2011 95,689 miles

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)

Pass 8 Jan 2010 85,450 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2008 65,411 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 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?

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