MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
128,441 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake bind nearside rear
Nearside front tyre worn low on inner edge and outer wall damaged
Offside and Nearside front lower arm rear bushes in poor condition
Recommend front wheel alignment check/adjust
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Deep cut (4.1.D.1b)
Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Offside and Nearside (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Brake bind nearside rear
Nearside front tyre worn low on inner edge and outer wall damaged
Offside and Nearside front lower arm rear bushes in poor condition
Recommend front wheel alignment check/adjust
rear pads getting low
chip in screen
Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)
chip in screen
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
front discs slight lip
front inner pads visually low
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
centre pipe corroded
osf inner sidewall has a cut but not reaching cords
Offside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
centre pipe corroded
osf inner sidewall has a cut but not reaching cords
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
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 XFP is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 XFP, 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 XFP registered?
OV55 XFP is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 23 November 2005.
Is OV55 XFP safe to buy?
The MOT history for OV55 XFP shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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