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ND05 WWZ

2005 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

104,144 mi
Last recorded104,144 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationND05 WWZ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 104,144 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

corrosion to most rear suspension components but not excessive

Fail 7 Oct 2025 104,144 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

corrosion to most rear suspension components but not excessive

Pass 10 Oct 2024 100,185 miles

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

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

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

corrosion to all rear suspension components but not excessive

Fail 10 Oct 2024 100,185 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

corrosion to all rear suspension components but not excessive

Pass 9 Oct 2023 99,502 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 98,427 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has deep cracking

Pass 23 Sep 2021 97,656 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2020 96,616 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2019 92,803 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2018 84,831 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 77,850 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 72,833 miles

Offside Front Inner cut in sidewall not deep enough to reach the cords

engine management light on

Pass 14 Dec 2015 68,846 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2015 68,846 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 12 Dec 2014 65,136 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 12 Dec 2014 65,136 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 16 Dec 2013 60,158 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 16 Dec 2013 60,157 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 17 Dec 2012 55,232 miles

full under trays fitter front to rear

Pass 1 Dec 2011 51,002 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 46,605 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 41,015 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 40,997 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 36,503 miles
Fail 15 May 2008 27,474 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

damage to n/s/rtyre sidewall

Pass 15 May 2008 27,474 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

damage to n/s/rtyre sidewall

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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ND05 WWZ is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 ND05 WWZ, 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 ND05 WWZ registered?

ND05 WWZ is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 18 May 2005.

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