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OV55 XGS

2005 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2017
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

114,491 mi
Last recorded114,491 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2016
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2016 114,491 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 102,165 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 91,274 miles

Oil leak

dip beam poor output

Fail 19 Jun 2014 91,274 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

dip beam poor output

Pass 25 Jun 2013 80,852 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2012 70,382 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 59,326 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 45,273 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 41,593 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 28,876 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 XGS is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 XGS, 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 XGS registered?

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

Is OV55 XGS safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV55 XGS shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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