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PK05 UWH

2005 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

87,212 mi
Last recorded87,212 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK05 UWH
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 87,212 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2026 87,209 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to excessive smoke (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2025 85,902 miles

Exhaust mounting defective flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 31 Mar 2025 85,902 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Exhaust mounting defective flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2024 83,665 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Front flexi mount corroded away (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Washer jet defective

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 25 Mar 2024 83,664 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective Front flexi mount corroded away (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Washer jet defective

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 82,144 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2023 82,144 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2022 79,696 miles

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device damaged but effective

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 4 Apr 2022 79,696 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device damaged but effective

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2021 76,124 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Fail 31 Mar 2021 76,123 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2020 73,837 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 71,549 miles

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

Steering rack damp with fluid

Pass 27 Mar 2018 69,695 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracked

Offside Rear tyre cracked

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

Fail 26 Mar 2018 69,695 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracked

Offside Rear tyre cracked

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

Pass 30 Mar 2017 65,624 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 62,853 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2016 62,853 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

front tyres cracked

Pass 25 Mar 2015 60,255 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2015 60,255 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2014 57,249 miles

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

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

cracks in both rear tyres

Pass 4 Apr 2013 52,691 miles

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 3 Apr 2012 45,913 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 40,319 miles

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 9 Mar 2010 32,114 miles

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

Offside rear tyre 3mm

Wiper blades rattle,windscreen is smeared with road film.

Pass 11 Mar 2009 26,837 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 20,254 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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PK05 UWH is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol 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 PK05 UWH, 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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PK05 UWH is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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