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OV05 MWP

2005 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

63,659 mi
Last recorded63,659 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV05 MWP
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2024 63,659 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2023 63,254 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 62,561 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 61,922 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Oct 2021 61,918 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2020 61,757 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 60,717 miles

split and leaking coolant bottle requires replacement

Pass 20 Apr 2018 59,993 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2018 59,974 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2017 59,495 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 58,220 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 57,362 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 55,968 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 47,962 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 40,615 miles

n/s/f tyre has slight outer wall damage

o/s/r tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 2 Apr 2011 33,740 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 26,141 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 26,132 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 19,330 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 11,086 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 MWP is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 MWP, 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 OV05 MWP registered?

OV05 MWP is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 25 April 2005.

Is OV05 MWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV05 MWP shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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