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OW05 BRX

2005 Volvo S40

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

100,881 mi
Last recorded100,881 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW05 BRX
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 100,881 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2024 94,480 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2024 94,410 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front cracking in tread

nail in o/s/f tyre

Pass 30 Oct 2023 83,181 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2022 80,929 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2021 79,448 miles

Exhaust tail pipe mounting bracket heavily corroded

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear mounting bush and arm is corroded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2021 79,448 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords excessive cracking outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both smearing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust tail pipe mounting bracket heavily corroded

Nearside Front tyre bald inner edge

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear mounting bush and arm is corroded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 78,348 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear mounting bush unbonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2019 76,998 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil on engine/gearbox areas

Pass 6 Nov 2018 73,328 miles

Nearside Front Inner slight play in track rod joint

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

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

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Offside Front door mirror unit damaged

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

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

oil on engine / gearbox area

various exhaust hangers corroded

Pass 8 Nov 2017 70,299 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2017 70,298 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 May 2017 68,815 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 31 May 2017 68,813 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

rear exhaust hanger corroded, not making system insecure

Pass 1 Jun 2016 64,980 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and devoid of tread inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

undershields fitted preventing the testing of some items

Pass 5 Jun 2015 59,372 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2015 59,361 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2014 54,775 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2014 54,775 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 48,935 miles

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside rear wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

Fail 3 Jun 2013 48,935 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside rear wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

Pass 31 May 2012 42,579 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 35,761 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2010 29,553 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2010 29,553 miles

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

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 25,798 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 21,751 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2008 21,751 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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OW05 BRX is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 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 OW05 BRX, 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 OW05 BRX registered?

OW05 BRX is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 21 July 2005.

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