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LR05 WCV

2005 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

109,616 mi
Last recorded109,616 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2016
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR05 WCV
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2016 109,616 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2014 95,300 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2014 95,300 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 91,516 miles

o/s/f wishbone rear bush starting to separate + n/s/f starting to split

o/s/r trailing arm bush starting to separate

slight o/s/f wheel bearing type noise

some separating to o/s/r lower control arm outer bush

Fail 11 Nov 2013 91,516 miles

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

o/s/f wishbone rear bush starting to separate + n/s/f starting to split

o/s/r trailing arm bush starting to separate

slight o/s/f wheel bearing type noise

some separating to o/s/r lower control arm outer bush

Pass 13 Nov 2012 87,490 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2012 87,490 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 85,732 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 79,194 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2011 79,194 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 9 Mar 2010 74,567 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 70,897 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 70,897 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2008 53,803 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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LR05 WCV is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 LR05 WCV, 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 LR05 WCV registered?

LR05 WCV is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 25 April 2005.

Is LR05 WCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR05 WCV shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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