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OV55 CWW

2005 Volvo S40

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

124,179 mi
Last recorded124,179 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV55 CWW
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 124,179 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2025 119,266 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Fail 24 Mar 2025 119,264 miles

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2024 116,060 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 114,071 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2023 114,055 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 112,207 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2022 112,195 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2021 110,157 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 108,841 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2020 108,841 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2019 104,961 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2019 104,961 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 100,438 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2018 100,438 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 90,769 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 85,286 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2014 80,122 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2014 80,122 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 74,326 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2013 74,297 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 67,905 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 67,905 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2011 63,483 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 52,574 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 41,263 miles

Air Con pipe support bracket offside front engine snapped

Long travel on handbrake lever

Slight wear on outer edge of nearside rear tyre

Pass 26 Sep 2008 30,653 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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OV55 CWW is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 OV55 CWW, 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 OV55 CWW registered?

OV55 CWW is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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