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CV05 WFU

2005 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2025
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

95,986 mi
Last recorded95,986 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV05 WFU
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2024 95,986 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 28 Nov 2024 95,986 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2023 89,345 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2023 89,268 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 81,633 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 15 Nov 2022 81,633 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Nov 2021 77,641 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 75,202 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 73,173 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2019 73,084 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2018 68,920 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2018 68,920 miles

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (insecure) (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2017 67,769 miles

both front tyres have inner edge wear nsf more so advise tracking

Fail 21 Jul 2017 67,760 miles

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

both front tyres have inner edge wear nsf more so advise tracking

Pass 20 Jul 2016 66,099 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Jul 2016 66,098 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55/16 (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Aug 2015 64,146 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 61,318 miles

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

Fail 19 Jul 2014 61,318 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2013 59,087 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 55,751 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Mar 2011 47,368 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 18 Mar 2011 47,235 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear 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 38,222 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 17 Mar 2009 27,623 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 27,623 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 19,456 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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CV05 WFU is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 CV05 WFU, 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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CV05 WFU is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 10 March 2005.

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