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OV55 XGD

2005 Volvo S40

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

104,577 mi
Last recorded104,577 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV55 XGD
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2020 104,577 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides wearing on inner edge [slight] (5.2.3 (e))

centre exhaust heat shield loose

rear silencer deteriorated but not blowing

Pass 31 Jan 2019 98,230 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front tyre worn low on inner edge

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 93,422 miles

Nearside Front slight wheel damage

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear silencer deteriorated but not leaking

Pass 27 Feb 2017 88,905 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2017 88,905 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Apr 2016 88,863 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 30 Apr 2016 88,863 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 88,738 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 83,376 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2014 83,376 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Nov 2013 80,892 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust system corroded

Pass 30 Nov 2012 75,383 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2012 73,583 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Dec 2011 65,394 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2011 65,332 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2010 50,719 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2010 50,719 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2009 44,877 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 38,280 miles

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 XGD is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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

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