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OW05 BVM

2005 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

214,999 mi
Last recorded214,999 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW05 BVM
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 214,999 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2025 211,554 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jan 2025 211,554 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2024 209,016 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2023 205,730 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 192,779 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 178,269 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play n/s and o/s (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2021 178,269 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play n/s and o/s (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 177,887 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 158,831 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2017 146,000 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside front (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

advise front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 27 Jun 2016 133,847 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 125,061 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2014 112,721 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Jul 2013 92,485 miles

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

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

all tyres are 3mm and winter tyres fitted

Pass 7 Jul 2012 82,121 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 68,414 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Jul 2010 62,041 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jul 2009 53,499 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Jul 2008 43,419 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2008 43,419 miles

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 BVM is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 OW05 BVM, 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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OW05 BVM is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 20 July 2005.

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