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OW05 HVD

2005 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2021
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

142,325 mi
Last recorded142,325 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW05 HVD
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2020 142,325 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2020 142,029 miles

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

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

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 128,042 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 115,542 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 4 Jul 2018 115,286 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2017 103,381 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2017 102,877 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jul 2016 93,661 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2016 93,661 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2015 89,166 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 89,166 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2014 81,766 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 71,002 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2013 71,002 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 64,968 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2012 64,968 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 56,076 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 55,967 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2010 47,782 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 47,779 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Jul 2009 36,904 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 25,084 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 HVD is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 HVD, 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 HVD is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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