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OW05 BVE

2005 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

112,862 mi
Last recorded112,862 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW05 BVE
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2021 112,862 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated BIG END CLIP REQ (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective BRACKET DETACHED SUPPORTED BY CROSS MEMBER (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 108,341 miles

Nearside Rear CHILD SEAT SO BELTS NOT FULLY CHECKED

Rear HEAT SHIELD LOOSE

Fail 14 Dec 2020 108,317 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed TREADS TO WIRE (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed TREADS TO WIRE (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid TOP UP (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear CHILD SEAT SO BELTS NOT FULLY CHECKED

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TREADS CLOSE TO CORD (5.2.3 (e))

Rear HEAT SHIELD LOOSE

Pass 11 Dec 2019 94,817 miles

Rear BACK BOX PEELING

Pass 16 Nov 2018 81,843 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3MM (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear BOX

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. PARK (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2017 77,062 miles

Offside Rear offside rear tyre inner edge

centre box on exhaust outer cover corroding away

plastic undertray fitted to engine bay area

Pass 16 Nov 2016 66,625 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2016 66,625 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2015 62,149 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2015 62,149 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2015 59,023 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 53,382 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 49,942 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 45,348 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 40,750 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 35,338 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 29,825 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 25,445 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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OW05 BVE is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 OW05 BVE, 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 BVE registered?

OW05 BVE is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 25 July 2005.

Is OW05 BVE safe to buy?

The MOT history for OW05 BVE shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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