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SV55 UOW

2005 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

50,362 mi
Last recorded50,362 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV55 UOW
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 50,362 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x4 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2024 49,634 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x4 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2023 49,211 miles

Coil spring corroded x4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Radiator support bracket corroded

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive x2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x4 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 48,835 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

corrosion on exhaust

corrosion on front antiroll bar

corrosion on front arms

corrosion on front driveshafts

corrosion on front drop links

corrosion on front shocks

corrosion on front subframe

corrosion on front tie rods

corrosion on rear antiroll bar

corrosion on rear arms

corrosion on rear springs

corrosion on rear subframe

Pass 13 Sep 2021 46,822 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside at rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 45,044 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened front / rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded x4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded x2 (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front / rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x4 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

x4 shockers have surface corrosion

Pass 24 Sep 2019 44,975 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x4 (1.1.11 (c))

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded x2 (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 43,877 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 43,708 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2016 43,220 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2016 43,220 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2015 42,934 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 42,277 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2014 42,277 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2013 40,740 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)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 38,911 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)

Pass 16 Sep 2011 35,749 miles

front brake imbalance high

Fail 16 Sep 2011 35,749 miles

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

front brake imbalance high

Pass 21 Sep 2010 29,730 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 25,569 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 21,010 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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SV55 UOW is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol 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 SV55 UOW, 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 SV55 UOW registered?

SV55 UOW is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 6 October 2005.

Is SV55 UOW safe to buy?

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