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GJ05 ONB

2005 Volvo S40

Purple Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

77,789 mi
Last recorded77,789 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ05 ONB
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2025 77,789 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2025 77,648 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2024 73,025 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 68,041 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

parking brake only just met efficiency

Pass 3 Mar 2022 65,296 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2022 65,293 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 63,612 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 62,745 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2019 59,824 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 57,367 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2018 57,343 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 54,142 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 51,303 miles

Nearside Front Tyre is close to showing the cord

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 7 Mar 2016 51,303 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre is close to showing the cord

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 48,077 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 44,916 miles

unable to test nearside rear seat belt due to child seat fitted

Pass 27 Feb 2013 41,104 miles

unable to test near side rear seat belt child seat fitted

Pass 27 Feb 2012 36,461 miles

offside wiper blade starting to split

Pass 25 Feb 2011 32,154 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 26,366 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 21,499 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Mar 2008 16,628 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

covers fitted outer sills unable to check fully

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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GJ05 ONB is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Purple with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 GJ05 ONB, 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 GJ05 ONB registered?

GJ05 ONB is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 24 March 2005.

Is GJ05 ONB safe to buy?

The MOT history for GJ05 ONB shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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