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GX05 WAU

2005 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2021
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

118,761 mi
Last recorded118,761 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX05 WAU
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2020 118,761 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 116,976 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 115,480 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 113,649 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 111,164 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 102,673 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2015 102,673 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 98,847 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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GX05 WAU is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 GX05 WAU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GX05 WAU registered?

GX05 WAU is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 December 2005.

Is GX05 WAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for GX05 WAU shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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