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OV55LRA
2005 VOLVO S40
Colour: Grey
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1999cc
General Information
- Registration OV55LRA
- Manufacturer VOLVO
- Model S40
- Year 2005
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1999cc
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- Expires 19 Jan 2027
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MOT History 23 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
23
Total Tests
19
Passes
4
Failures
82.61%
Pass Rate
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43 Total Defects Recorded
10 Jan 2026
Pass
Mileage: 153,200 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jan 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
18 Jan 2025
Pass
Mileage: 146,928 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jan 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
15 Jan 2024
Pass
Mileage: 139,669 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jan 2025 24 Jun 202614 Jan 2023
Pass
Mileage: 135,158 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jan 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
8 Jan 2022
Pass
Mileage: 131,640 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jan 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
7 Jan 2021
Pass
Mileage: 126,769 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jan 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- suspension components slightly corroded
- Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
18 Jan 2020
Pass
Mileage: 123,055 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jan 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
19 Jan 2019
Pass
Mileage: 118,169 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jan 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
13 Jan 2018
Pass
Mileage: 111,968 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jan 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
9 Jan 2017
Pass
Mileage: 104,415 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jan 2018 24 Jun 202614 Jan 2016
Pass
Mileage: 89,553 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jan 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front are wearing on edges (4.1.E.1)
20 Jan 2015
Pass
Mileage: 74,073 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jan 2016 24 Jun 202625 Feb 2014
Pass
Mileage: 70,314 MI
Expiry date: 24 Mar 2015 24 Jun 202625 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 64,717 MI
Expiry date: 24 Mar 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
- Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
25 Mar 2013
Fail
Mileage: 64,717 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
8 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 58,222 MI
Expiry date: 7 Mar 2013 24 Jun 20268 Mar 2012
Fail
Mileage: 58,222 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
6 Oct 2011
Pass
Mileage: 54,733 MI
Expiry date: 28 Oct 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
12 Oct 2010
Pass
Mileage: 42,544 MI
Expiry date: 28 Oct 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
29 Oct 2009
Pass
Mileage: 29,348 MI
Expiry date: 28 Oct 2010 24 Jun 202629 Oct 2009
Fail
Mileage: 29,346 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
6 Oct 2008
Pass
Mileage: 19,612 MI
Expiry date: 18 Oct 2009 24 Jun 20263 Oct 2008
Fail
Mileage: 19,609 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
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OV55LRA was registered on 2005-10-18
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