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MW05 UOS

2005 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

126,901 mi
Last recorded126,901 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW05 UOS
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 126,901 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 Oct 2024 125,929 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2023 120,217 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin very thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2023 120,216 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge - 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin very thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2022 115,440 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin very thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2022 115,440 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin very thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 110,563 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush - just acceptable (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre fitted incorrectly

Fail 2 Dec 2021 110,486 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush - just acceptable (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre fitted incorrectly

Pass 30 Nov 2020 105,466 miles

restricted view of the outer sills, covers fitted

Pass 27 Nov 2019 98,901 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 26 Nov 2019 98,875 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective Tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 27 Nov 2018 93,681 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2018 93,626 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 76,975 miles

Front front wiper blades smear screen slightly

Items removed from driver's view prior to test from rear view mirror

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre outer sidewall and tread cracking also nail in tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre outer sidewall and tread cracking (4.1.E.1)

oil leak from offside driveshaft seal

Fail 10 Nov 2017 76,975 miles

Front front wiper blades smear screen slightly

Items removed from driver's view prior to test from rear view mirror

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre outer sidewall and tread cracking also nail in tread (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre outer sidewall and tread cracking (4.1.E.1)

oil leak from offside driveshaft seal

Pass 25 Nov 2016 68,232 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2015 59,535 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 51,010 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2013 44,291 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2012 35,394 miles

Both rear tyres sidewalls deteeriorating.n/s/r less than 2.5mm o/s/r 3mm

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 2 Nov 2012 35,394 miles

Both rear tyres sidewalls deteeriorating.n/s/r less than 2.5mm o/s/r 3mm

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 22,969 miles

all tyres are cracked on the sidewalls

front tyres are worn to 2mm on the inside advise replacement and tracking

Pass 1 Jul 2010 20,932 miles

all tyres are cracked fronts are worn to 3mm

front brake discs are lipped pads are worn

Pass 1 Jul 2009 17,766 miles

advise tracking front tyres are wearing on the insides

Fail 1 Jul 2009 17,766 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

advise tracking front tyres are wearing on the insides

Pass 27 Jun 2008 13,780 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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MW05 UOS is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 MW05 UOS, 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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MW05 UOS is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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