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2005 VOLVO S40
General Information
- Registration OV55FWB
- Manufacturer VOLVO
- Model S40
- Year 2005
- Colour Red
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1997cc
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- Expired 11 Nov 2020
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MOT History 21 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
8 Nov 2019
Pass
Mileage: 167,002 MI
Expiry date: 11 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
10 Nov 2018
Pass
Mileage: 156,721 MI
Expiry date: 11 Nov 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
10 Nov 2018
Fail
Mileage: 156,721 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
23 Oct 2017
Pass
Mileage: 142,785 MI
Expiry date: 11 Nov 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
23 Oct 2017
Fail
Mileage: 142,785 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
26 Oct 2016
Pass
Mileage: 131,675 MI
Expiry date: 11 Nov 2017 28 Jun 202625 Oct 2016
Fail
Mileage: 131,675 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
27 Oct 2015
Pass
Mileage: 120,726 MI
Expiry date: 11 Nov 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- All tyres x4 slightly worn on inner edges
27 Oct 2015
Fail
Mileage: 120,726 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- All tyres x4 slightly worn on inner edges
- Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
17 Oct 2014
Pass
Mileage: 108,782 MI
Expiry date: 11 Nov 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
28 Oct 2013
Pass
Mileage: 97,038 MI
Expiry date: 11 Nov 2014 28 Jun 202628 Oct 2013
Fail
Mileage: 0
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
12 Nov 2012
Pass
Mileage: 85,089 MI
Expiry date: 11 Nov 2013 28 Jun 202612 Nov 2012
Fail
Mileage: 85,089 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
10 Feb 2012
Pass
Mileage: 77,944 MI
Expiry date: 9 Feb 2013 28 Jun 202610 Feb 2012
Fail
Mileage: 77,943 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
7 Feb 2011
Pass
Mileage: 66,951 MI
Expiry date: 6 Feb 2012 28 Jun 20267 Feb 2011
Fail
Mileage: 66,951 MI
28 Jun 20263 Feb 2010
Pass
Mileage: 56,456 MI
Expiry date: 2 Feb 2011 28 Jun 202613 Jun 2009
Pass
Mileage: 48,809 MI
Expiry date: 12 Jun 2010 28 Jun 20269 Oct 2008
Pass
Mileage: 38,386 MI
Expiry date: 8 Oct 2009 28 Jun 2026You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
OV55FWB was registered on 2005-09-29
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