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EX05 UAB

2005 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

169,972 mi
Last recorded169,972 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX05 UAB
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2025 169,972 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All four. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Jun 2025 169,972 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All four. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Mar 2025 169,507 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Feb 2024 163,617 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 1 Mar 2023 156,019 miles

Front Lower play in suspension arm bushes both sides

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Mar 2023 156,016 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides inner edges (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower play in suspension arm bushes both sides

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2022 118,827 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush at rear of arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush at rear of arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Mar 2022 118,827 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush at rear of arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush at rear of arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 110,717 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside parking brake poor

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2021 110,717 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside parking brake poor

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 107,481 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2020 107,481 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2019 95,193 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 88,426 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2018 88,424 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55r16 (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Feb 2017 80,786 miles

Both rear tyres slightly out of shape

Em light on

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 8 Feb 2017 80,786 miles

Both rear tyres slightly out of shape

Em light on

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 77,914 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 71,990 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 Jan 2014 64,355 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Aug 2012 55,091 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 47,496 miles

NSF dip beam light output appears slightly reduced.

OSF tyre cut at outer sidewall.

OSR tyre tread close to limit and perished.

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

Rear brake pads getting low.

Pass 14 Jun 2010 42,572 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 33,177 miles

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

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

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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EX05 UAB is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EX05 UAB, 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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EX05 UAB is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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