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OV55 XFC

2005 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

140,471 mi
Last recorded140,471 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV55 XFC
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2021 140,471 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 131,226 miles

BACK BOX OUTER SKIN CORRODED

ENGINE OIL LEAKS

Electronic stability control warning lamp not working (7.12 (e))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER SHOULDER (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Nov 2020 131,205 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

BACK BOX OUTER SKIN CORRODED

ENGINE OIL LEAKS

Electronic stability control warning lamp not working (7.12 (e))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER SHOULDER (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2019 126,457 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp not working (7.12 (e))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

back box outer skin corroded

engine oil leaks

Pass 16 Nov 2018 121,670 miles

back box outer skin corroded

Pass 25 Nov 2017 117,171 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 25 Nov 2017 117,171 miles

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 19 Nov 2016 103,200 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2015 89,879 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 78,754 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 69,976 miles

Oil leak

nearside rear suspension damper bump stop deteriorated

Fail 26 Nov 2013 69,976 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

nearside rear suspension damper bump stop deteriorated

Pass 14 Nov 2012 61,001 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 55,181 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2011 55,181 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2010 43,230 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 34,364 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 30,543 miles

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

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 XFC is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XFC, 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 XFC registered?

OV55 XFC is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 December 2005.

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