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FL05 WKW

2005 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

134,682 mi
Last recorded134,682 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL05 WKW
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2018 134,682 miles

205/55r16

Both front wishbones rear bushes are weak and have a lot of movement

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

Nearside Wing mirror cover is missing

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

Fail 8 Feb 2018 134,682 miles

Central Rear rear brake binding Wheel bearing not tested (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

205/55r16

Both front wishbones rear bushes are weak and have a lot of movement

Brake fluid level low

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

Nearside Wing mirror cover is missing

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

Rear brake discs worn and in very poor condition

Pass 22 Mar 2017 124,999 miles

205/55/16

Front wishbone bushes splitting

Headlamp lenses poor

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

Nearside mirror cover missing

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

Offside rear secondary side light inop

Rear discs lipped and corroded

Fail 17 Mar 2017 124,999 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

205/55/16

Front wishbone bushes splitting

Headlamp lenses poor

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

Nearside mirror cover missing

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

Offside rear coil spring corroded

Offside rear secondary side light inop

Oil low

Rear discs lipped and corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2016 107,917 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm=0.4mm useable tread left (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm=1.4mm useable tread left 205-55-w16 (4.1.E.1)

cover sills fitted to door sills restricting testers view

engine covers & under trays fitted restricting testers view

Fail 4 Mar 2016 107,917 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm=0.4mm useable tread left (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm=1.4mm useable tread left 205-55-w16 (4.1.E.1)

cover sills fitted to door sills restricting testers view

engine covers & under trays fitted restricting testers view

Pass 9 Mar 2015 101,599 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 95,592 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front pads 75 percent wear

rear exh shield loose

Pass 17 Mar 2014 95,592 miles

rear exh shield loose

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)

front pads 75 percent wear

Pass 4 Mar 2013 87,720 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 87,718 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Feb 2012 78,640 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2012 78,640 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 26 Feb 2011 65,464 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 58,383 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2009 49,736 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 43,785 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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FL05 WKW is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 FL05 WKW, 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 FL05 WKW registered?

FL05 WKW is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 17 March 2005.

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