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ET54 WYM

2005 Volvo S40

Green Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

110,502 mi
Last recorded110,502 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET54 WYM
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2018 110,502 miles

brake pads 4mm

Fail 21 Jul 2018 110,499 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road cracked (3.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road stone chip over 10mm in zone a (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

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

fuel cap will not open

Pass 2 Jan 2018 108,400 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Dec 2017 108,400 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2016 92,687 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 81,692 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2016 81,692 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 64,103 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 47,895 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012
Pass 22 Feb 2012 27,307 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 24,595 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

offside rear tyre getting low

Pass 23 Feb 2011 24,595 miles

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

offside rear tyre getting low

Pass 24 Feb 2010 21,593 miles

Rear brake pads approx 80% worn.

Pass 23 Feb 2009 17,969 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 14,918 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)

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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ET54 WYM is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ET54 WYM, 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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ET54 WYM is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 28 February 2005.

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