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AF05 WND

2005 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

61,686 mi
Last recorded61,686 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF05 WND
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 61,686 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2026 61,686 miles

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both arms' bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2025 58,972 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Feb 2024 56,258 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2023 53,171 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 21 Feb 2023 53,171 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 51,820 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 51,204 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Slightly smeary (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2021 51,204 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Slightly smeary (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 50,775 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 49,368 miles

Front Coolant leak Radiator area ()

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 25 Feb 2019 49,368 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front Coolant leak Radiator area ()

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2018 48,107 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 47,277 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2017 47,277 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 45,894 miles

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

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

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

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

osf tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 17 Mar 2015 43,768 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre has excessive wear to inside edge

Pass 19 Mar 2014 39,313 miles

NSR tyre stepped tread on inner face.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Mar 2013 33,426 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Mar 2012 27,504 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 22,896 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 22,896 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

wipers poor

Pass 16 Mar 2010 16,846 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 31 Mar 2009 10,547 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 3,088 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 3,088 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (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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AF05 WND is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 AF05 WND, 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 AF05 WND registered?

AF05 WND is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is AF05 WND safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF05 WND shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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