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OV55 XFW

2005 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

150,391 mi
Last recorded150,391 miles
Recorded on28 May 2024
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV55 XFW
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 May 2024 150,391 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 150,389 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2016 137,198 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2016 137,196 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Aug 2015 122,089 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 1 Aug 2015 122,089 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 107,909 miles

o/s and n/s front suspension arm rear bushes have slight play

Fail 4 Aug 2014 107,777 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

o/s and n/s front suspension arm rear bushes have slight play

Pass 5 Aug 2013 96,185 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Aug 2012 79,395 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Aug 2011 69,511 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2011 69,507 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 3 Aug 2010 60,644 miles

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

Oil leak

rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 5 Aug 2009 53,127 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2008 39,214 miles

Offside Front 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 XFW is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 XFW, 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 XFW registered?

OV55 XFW is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 28 November 2005.

Is OV55 XFW safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV55 XFW shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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