MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
136,473 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
boot floor inspection not carried out
offside rear brake binding
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
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)
nearside inner c.v gaitor leaking
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
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is OV55 XGJ safe to buy?
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