MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
117,977 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front both tyres worn on inner and outer edges
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)
Front both tyres worn on inner and outer edges
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Slight play rear arm bushs.
Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended Wishbone rear bush (2.4.F.3)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended Wishbone rear bush. (2.4.F.3)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working x2 (1.1.C.1d)
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)
Slight play rear arm bushs.
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Outer Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
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 XEZ is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
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 XEZ, 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 XEZ registered?
OV55 XEZ is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 December 2005.
Is OV55 XEZ safe to buy?
The MOT history for OV55 XEZ shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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