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OV55LSL
2005 VOLVO S40
Colour: Black
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1998cc
General Information
- Registration OV55LSL
- Manufacturer VOLVO
- Model S40
- Year 2005
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1998cc
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- Expires 04 Jul 2026
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MOT History 25 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
25
Total Tests
18
Passes
7
Failures
72%
Pass Rate
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68 Total Defects Recorded
26 Jun 2025
Pass
Mileage: 126,400 MI
Expiry date: 4 Jul 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear 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))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
26 Jun 2024
Pass
Mileage: 117,701 MI
Expiry date: 4 Jul 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- UNDER TRAYS FITTED AT THE TIME OF TEST
- Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BY THE FUEL TANK (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material UNDER THE WING (1.1.11 (c))
26 Jun 2024
Fail
Mileage: 117,699 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt NEAR SIDE AND OFF SIDE INSECURE (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- UNDER TRAYS FITTED AT THE TIME OF TEST
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BY THE FUEL TANK (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material UNDER THE WING (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
5 Jul 2023
Pass
Mileage: 103,835 MI
Expiry date: 4 Jul 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Front pads low
26 Jul 2022
Pass
Mileage: 100,336 MI
Expiry date: 22 Aug 2023 25 Jun 202626 Jul 2022
Fail
Mileage: 100,336 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
18 Aug 2021
Pass
Mileage: 97,320 MI
Expiry date: 22 Aug 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
17 Aug 2021
Fail
Mileage: 97,320 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
19 Aug 2020
Pass
Mileage: 94,322 MI
Expiry date: 22 Aug 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
23 Aug 2019
Pass
Mileage: 91,217 MI
Expiry date: 22 Aug 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- 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))
22 Nov 2018
Pass
Mileage: 88,147 MI
Expiry date: 21 Nov 2019 25 Jun 202621 Nov 2018
Fail
Mileage: 88,146 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
12 Feb 2018
Pass
Mileage: 85,577 MI
Expiry date: 11 Feb 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
16 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 84,750 MI
Expiry date: 1 Apr 2018 25 Jun 202617 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 82,990 MI
Expiry date: 1 Apr 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- o/s n/s rawer indicators slight fading
- o/s rear tyre on lmit on inside edges
- o/s n/s front large wishbone bushes slight deteriorating
17 Mar 2016
Fail
Mileage: 82,990 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- o/s n/s rawer indicators slight fading
- o/s rear tyre on lmit on inside edges
- o/s n/s front large wishbone bushes slight deteriorating
1 Apr 2015
Pass
Mileage: 81,088 MI
Expiry date: 1 Apr 2016 25 Jun 20261 Apr 2014
Pass
Mileage: 78,604 MI
Expiry date: 1 Apr 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
2 Apr 2013
Pass
Mileage: 76,468 MI
Expiry date: 1 Apr 2014 25 Jun 202627 Feb 2012
Pass
Mileage: 74,077 MI
Expiry date: 26 Feb 2013 25 Jun 202629 Dec 2010
Pass
Mileage: 66,960 MI
Expiry date: 28 Dec 2011 25 Jun 202629 Dec 2010
Fail
Mileage: 66,960 MI
25 Jun 202615 Dec 2009
Fail
Mileage: 61,222 MI
25 Jun 202615 Dec 2009
Pass
Mileage: 61,222 MI
Expiry date: 22 Dec 2010 25 Jun 20265 Dec 2008
Pass
Mileage: 38,140 MI
Expiry date: 22 Dec 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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OV55LSL was registered on 2005-12-22
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