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EN05 BWJ

2005 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

124,244 mi
Last recorded124,244 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN05 BWJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 124,244 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2024 112,791 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2023 99,394 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2022 89,211 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2021 81,689 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2020 75,009 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2019 67,211 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2018 61,470 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2017 56,189 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 54,772 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 47,783 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 42,918 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 38,481 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 34,579 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 30,177 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2011 30,177 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Dec 2010 26,042 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

off side rear tyre sidewall damaged 205/55r16

Pass 24 Jul 2010 23,442 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2010 23,421 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jun 2009 14,311 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 11,888 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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EN05 BWJ is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 EN05 BWJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EN05 BWJ registered?

EN05 BWJ is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 18 July 2005.

Is EN05 BWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EN05 BWJ shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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