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OV05 FPN

2005 Volvo S40

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

194,011 mi
Last recorded194,011 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV05 FPN
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 194,011 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2024 178,753 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2024 178,139 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2023 163,371 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 122,250 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Oct 2021 122,250 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2020 117,162 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 112,164 miles

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 7 Oct 2019 112,164 miles

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

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 2 Oct 2018 107,871 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn inner edge 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 28 Sep 2018 107,856 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn inner edge 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2017 102,909 miles

Offside Front tyre inner edge wear

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

oil seepage from steering rack

undertray fitted

Fail 12 Oct 2017 102,909 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre inner edge wear

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

oil seepage from steering rack

undertray fitted

Pass 11 Oct 2016 97,514 miles

Nearside Rear shocker dust cover insecure

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre repairable??

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively foot brake (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively parking brake (3.7.B.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust back box heat shield loose

tow bar ball joint missing at time of test

Fail 11 Oct 2016 97,514 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid blocked?? (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear shocker dust cover insecure

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre repairable??

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively foot brake (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively parking brake (3.7.B.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust back box heat shield loose

tow bar ball joint missing at time of test

Pass 15 Oct 2015 90,764 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake caliper looks wet

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

engine cover and undertray fitted

slight roughness from o/s/f wheel

Pass 3 Oct 2014 81,982 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs lipped/worn slightly

front wiper blades smearing slightly

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge.205/50r17

Pass 27 Sep 2013 73,679 miles

both front tyres 3mm

rear pads low

Pass 12 Oct 2012 67,211 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2011 57,584 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 42,022 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Jun 2009 34,916 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 33,438 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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OV05 FPN is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 OV05 FPN, 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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OV05 FPN is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 18 April 2005.

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