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SV55 UOP

2005 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

247,587 mi
Last recorded247,587 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV55 UOP
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2018 247,587 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 236,172 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2017 236,147 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Aug 2016 224,407 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs lipped (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs lipped (3.5.1i)

rear exhaust bracket broken also heatshield insecure

Fail 8 Aug 2016 224,407 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both rear pads (3.5.1g)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs lipped (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs lipped (3.5.1i)

rear exhaust bracket broken also heatshield insecure

Pass 31 Jul 2015 210,062 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2015 210,062 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 24 Jun 2015 208,920 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

offside rear caliper spring missing

Pass 7 Feb 2014 195,402 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2014 195,347 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2012 180,756 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 29 Oct 2012 180,756 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Oct 2011 168,198 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2010 145,461 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

front dics silght wear

Pass 3 Oct 2009 129,554 miles

advise front pads

Pass 22 Sep 2008 107,868 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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SV55 UOP is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,588cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 SV55 UOP, 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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SV55 UOP is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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