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OV05 MXB

2005 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

112,228 mi
Last recorded112,228 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV05 MXB
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Fail 10 Aug 2026 112,228 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Aug 2025 107,184 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2024 98,413 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2023 92,929 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2022 86,534 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 83,921 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 82,183 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2019 79,809 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 76,206 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 69,086 miles

offside front tyre wearing on edjes

Pass 5 May 2016 62,930 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 56,521 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 51,559 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 47,720 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 44,670 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 39,741 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2010 33,393 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2009 26,504 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 19,508 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 MXB is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 MXB, 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 MXB registered?

OV05 MXB is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 28 April 2005.

Is OV05 MXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV05 MXB shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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