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OV05 MZN

2005 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

165,454 mi
Last recorded165,454 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV05 MZN
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 165,454 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2024 162,515 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2023 152,548 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2022 137,878 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40/18 Y (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 127,193 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40/18 Z (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40/18 Z (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 126,770 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2019 122,065 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 114,817 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2018 114,817 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 106,921 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2017 109,921 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2016 102,191 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 100,012 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 96,371 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2013 87,164 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2013 87,039 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 Dec 2012 82,171 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2011 74,238 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 64,404 miles

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

Fail 17 Dec 2010 64,404 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2009 45,968 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 39,869 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 31,286 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 MZN is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Black with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 MZN, 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 MZN registered?

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

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