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AF05 WNH

2005 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

141,557 mi
Last recorded141,557 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF05 WNH
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2021 141,557 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2020 138,589 miles

slight oil leak underneath

Pass 12 Dec 2020 138,589 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 127,230 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2019 127,230 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure box bracket corroded off (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2018 117,328 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 107,974 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 94,218 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 86,267 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 75,404 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/side front outer tyre tread wearing

off/side rear inner tyre tread near bald

Fail 24 Jul 2014 75,404 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

movement and noise on off/side rear inner brake pad

n/side front outer tyre tread wearing

off/side rear inner tyre tread near bald

Pass 30 Jul 2013 65,995 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 30 Jul 2013 65,995 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 9 Jul 2012 56,327 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 45,148 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 37,900 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 35,611 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 27,368 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 20 Feb 2008 21,817 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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AF05 WNH is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 AF05 WNH, 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 WNH registered?

AF05 WNH is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 23 March 2005.

Is AF05 WNH safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF05 WNH shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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