MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
167,950 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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)
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)
Engine under tray partially hanging down
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
nearside rear tie bar inner bush slightly deteriorated
nearside rear tyre innersidewall cracked and damaged
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
n/s/f @ n/s/r tyre walls cracking
offside rear tyre at 3mm
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 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.
Is OV55 XGW safe to buy?
The MOT history for OV55 XGW shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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