MOT Status
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141,459 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
corrosion to both front shock absorbers
corrosion to front brake discs inner surface
exhaust front flexi section worn
headlamp beam patterns weakening
n/s/f brake pipe corroding
some separating to rear trailing arm front bushes
wear to rear lower control arm bushes
corrosion to o/s/f brake discs
n/s/r shock dust cover adrift
wear to rear lower control arm bushes
Front Exhaust system insecure mounting broken away (6.1.2 (a))
Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
corrosion to o/s/f brake discs
n/s/r shock dust cover adrift
wear to rear lower control arm bushes
both front tyres bold inner edges
n/s/r shocker dust cover adrift
rear tyres starting to wear inner edges
wear to exhaust flexi section
wear/separating to rear trailing arm front bushes + lower control arm bushes
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
both front coil springs corroded.
both front tyres worn on inner edges
exhaust poor in places
hand brake performance low
off side rear lamp damaged.
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
off side rear light lamp damaged slight white light to rear
wear in off side front anti roll bar link
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
off side rear light lamp damaged slight white light to rear
wear in off side front anti roll bar link
Both rear tyres slightly out of shape on inner shoulders
Offside front tyre slightly worn on inner shoulder
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Slight whitening of N/S + O/S rear indicators
Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
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FE05 WRF is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Purple with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.
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 FE05 WRF, 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 FE05 WRF registered?
FE05 WRF is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 4 March 2005.
Is FE05 WRF safe to buy?
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