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OV55 XEW

2005 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

77,283 mi
Last recorded77,283 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV55 XEW
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2017 77,283 miles

exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2016 76,745 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2016 76,745 miles

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 23 Jun 2016 76,033 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2015 70,483 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2014 61,584 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Apr 2014 61,584 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Apr 2013 56,885 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2013 56,885 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2012 51,239 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2012 51,239 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 40,981 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 35,081 miles

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

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

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

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

warning light on

Fail 27 Apr 2009 29,383 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2009 29,383 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 XEW is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Red with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 XEW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OV55 XEW registered?

OV55 XEW is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 23 November 2005.

Is OV55 XEW safe to buy?

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