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OV55 XGW

2005 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

167,950 mi
Last recorded167,950 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV55 XGW
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2020 167,950 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 159,869 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 151,897 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 139,647 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 17 Feb 2017 187,350 miles

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2016 134,017 miles

Engine under tray partially hanging down

Fail 16 Feb 2016 134,011 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour both front lamps appear to emit a blue light (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Engine under tray partially hanging down

Pass 20 Jan 2015 128,886 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 122,603 miles

nearside rear tie bar inner bush slightly deteriorated

nearside rear tyre innersidewall cracked and damaged

Fail 30 Jan 2014 122,603 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tie bar inner bush slightly deteriorated

nearside rear tyre innersidewall cracked and damaged

Pass 2 Feb 2013 118,198 miles

n/s/f @ n/s/r tyre walls cracking

Pass 21 Jan 2012 114,461 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 109,774 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 101,400 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 98,900 miles

offside rear tyre at 3mm

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 XGW is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XGW, 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 XGW registered?

OV55 XGW is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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