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OV55 XGF

2005 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

87,653 mi
Last recorded87,653 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2024
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV55 XGF
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2024 87,653 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2024 84,172 miles

Reversing lamp not working

Pass 6 Jan 2023 80,987 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Reversing lamp inoperative

Fail 5 Jan 2023 80,972 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Reversing lamp inoperative

Pass 6 Jan 2022 77,868 miles

Reversing lamp inoperative

Pass 7 Jan 2021 74,880 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

reversing light Inoperative

Pass 9 Jan 2020 72,094 miles

reverse lights not working

Fail 9 Jan 2020 72,094 miles

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

reverse lights not working

Pass 4 Jan 2019 69,089 miles

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

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

Revers light not working

Pass 5 Jan 2018 65,504 miles

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

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

Offside Rear tyre starting to deteriorate

Pass 5 Jan 2017 62,502 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 5 Jan 2017 62,502 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 9 Jan 2016 58,560 miles

Centre Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear nail in tread

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

pas fluid low

plastic trim arownd base of steering colem loose

Fail 9 Jan 2016 58,560 miles

Centre Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear nail in tread

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

pas fluid low

plastic trim arownd base of steering colem loose

Pass 10 Jan 2015 54,960 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

O-S-R tyre cracked but not exposing cords

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 10 Jan 2015 54,960 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

O-S-R tyre cracked but not exposing cords

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 Dec 2013 49,530 miles

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 18 Dec 2013 49,530 miles

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 9 Jan 2013 41,667 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2011 32,568 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 27,887 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 23,995 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 19,382 miles

offside front tyre wearing low in centre

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 XGF is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 XGF, 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 XGF registered?

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

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