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HW05 NCC

2005 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

52,222 mi
Last recorded52,222 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW05 NCC
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 52,222 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge no tread outer edge cut tread [ cord not exposed at test ] (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Fail 18 Nov 2025 52,222 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative not working bracket detached from o/s front suspension arm (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid no fluid to windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure loosing shape on tread uneven tyre wear below wear band limits (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge no tread outer edge cut tread [ cord not exposed at test ] (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2024 47,793 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2024 47,793 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Oct 2023 42,865 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2023 42,803 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 37,809 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2022 37,065 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 35,125 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 33,121 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 31,229 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2019 31,229 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2018 29,544 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 27,864 miles

Both front tyres cracking slightly on outer sidewalls

Pass 8 Feb 2016 26,254 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 24,965 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2014 23,762 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 22,029 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 20,337 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 17,846 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 15,668 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 13,197 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 10,423 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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HW05 NCC is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Black with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 HW05 NCC, 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 HW05 NCC registered?

HW05 NCC is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 4 March 2005.

Is HW05 NCC safe to buy?

The MOT history for HW05 NCC shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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