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OV55 XGJ

2005 Volvo S40

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

136,473 mi
Last recorded136,473 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2017 136,473 miles

boot floor inspection not carried out

offside rear brake binding

Fail 13 Oct 2017 136,472 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

boot floor inspection not carried out

offside rear brake binding

Fail 21 Sep 2017 134,687 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Front Outer Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

ENGINE AND LOWER COVERS FITTED OBSCURING SOME COMPONENTS

Offside Rear SHOCK ABSORBER VERY WEAK

Offside Rear WHEEL BEARING NOISEY

REAR EXHAUST MOUNTING CORRODED AWAY

Pass 14 Sep 2016 114,141 miles

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

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

engine covers fitted

plastic over sills fitted

rear exhaust deteriating

Pass 9 Sep 2015 106,530 miles

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

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

engine covers fitted

engine under covers fitted

n/s/r light unit damaged

rear exhaust deteriated

Pass 20 Aug 2014 98,595 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all four tyres wearing on inner edge

plastic over sills fitted

Fail 10 Sep 2013 88,946 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

plastic over sills fitted

rear exhaust deteriating

Pass 10 Sep 2013 88,946 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

plastic over sills fitted

rear exhaust deteriating

Pass 17 Sep 2012 81,564 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 78,110 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2012 77,916 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 66,753 miles

nearside inner c.v gaitor leaking

Fail 10 Mar 2011 66,753 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

nearside inner c.v gaitor leaking

Pass 17 Mar 2010 54,162 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2008 40,373 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
Full Volvo S40 reliability report

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OV55 XGJ is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XGJ, 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 XGJ registered?

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

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