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DG05 VVB

2005 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

109,896 mi
Last recorded109,896 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG05 VVB
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 109,896 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2026 109,895 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jan 2025 107,862 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2025 107,677 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2024 105,011 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2024 105,006 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jan 2023 102,895 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2023 102,895 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 102,207 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 101,461 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 99,303 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 98,344 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2019 98,344 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Feb 2018 96,069 miles

Oil leak slight gearbox leak, driveshaft seal ()

Pass 13 Feb 2017 92,602 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 90,567 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2016 90,567 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2015 89,034 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2014 81,588 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 73,839 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2013 73,839 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Feb 2012 69,640 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 63,043 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 54,135 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 46,451 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 37,700 miles

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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DG05 VVB is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DG05 VVB, 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 DG05 VVB registered?

DG05 VVB is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 23 March 2005.

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