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BN05 MWW

2005 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

136,323 mi
Last recorded136,323 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN05 MWW
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 136,323 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Mar 2025 128,415 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2023 120,898 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 113,029 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 102,755 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2021 102,755 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 93,682 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2.5mm but bold form the inner side (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 85,229 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2019 85,229 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Sep 2018 78,473 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 63,897 miles

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

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

both rear tyre's worn on inner

engine covers fitted

trays fitted

Pass 30 Jun 2016 59,506 miles

Both rear tyre's inner edge worn and outer wall perished all round

Under tray fitted

Fail 29 Jun 2016 59,506 miles

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

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

Both rear tyre's inner edge worn and outer wall perished all round

Under tray fitted

Pass 30 Jun 2015 57,192 miles

Both rear tyre.s perrished and inner edge worn

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jun 2014 55,482 miles

Both front tyre's inner edge worn

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jun 2013 53,199 miles

Both front tyre's inner edge worn

Both rear tyre's inner edge worn and uneven wear puch's on inner edge

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

Pass 23 Jun 2012 51,280 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2012 51,280 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 23 Jun 2011 48,617 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Jun 2011 48,617 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 45,325 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 38,733 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 31,200 miles

both wiper blades worn

nearside front and nearside rear tyre treads low on the inside edges

offside front tyre tread worn smoothe on the inside edge

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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BN05 MWW is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BN05 MWW, 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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What year was BN05 MWW registered?

BN05 MWW is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 12 May 2005.

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