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2005 VOLVO S40
General Information
- Registration OV55FWA
- Manufacturer VOLVO
- Model S40
- Year 2005
- Colour Green
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1798cc
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- MOT Expired
- Expired 06 Jan 2021
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MOT History 16 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
7 Jan 2020
Pass
Mileage: 113,236 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jan 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
6 Jan 2020
Fail
Mileage: 113,236 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
29 Oct 2018
Pass
Mileage: 105,211 MI
Expiry date: 28 Oct 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
28 Sep 2018
Fail
Mileage: 105,197 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
23 Sep 2017
Pass
Mileage: 98,140 MI
Expiry date: 28 Sep 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
29 Sep 2016
Pass
Mileage: 91,557 MI
Expiry date: 28 Sep 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
31 Jul 2015
Pass
Mileage: 81,237 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jul 2016 28 Jun 202624 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 74,255 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jul 2015 28 Jun 202621 Jul 2014
Fail
Mileage: 74,249 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
16 Jul 2013
Pass
Mileage: 67,724 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jul 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)
5 Oct 2012
Pass
Mileage: 58,211 MI
Expiry date: 9 Oct 2013 28 Jun 20265 Oct 2012
Fail
Mileage: 58,211 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
10 Oct 2011
Pass
Mileage: 49,978 MI
Expiry date: 9 Oct 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
9 Sep 2010
Pass
Mileage: 40,472 MI
Expiry date: 29 Sep 2011 28 Jun 202630 Sep 2009
Pass
Mileage: 31,019 MI
Expiry date: 29 Sep 2010 28 Jun 202618 Sep 2008
Pass
Mileage: 19,685 MI
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OV55FWA was registered on 2005-09-29
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