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LT55 WCL

2005 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

86,701 mi
Last recorded86,701 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT55 WCL
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 86,701 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

clutch pedal anti slip rubber missing

Fail 5 Nov 2025 86,692 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

both front tyres worn on inner edge

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

clutch pedal anti slip rubber missing

Pass 5 Nov 2024 81,258 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2024 81,253 miles

Central Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn NS and OS rear inner discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Central Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating NS and OS rear discs (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2023 74,682 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 67,728 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 48,074 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 45,605 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2021 45,605 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 44,274 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 43,086 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 42,091 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 41,056 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2016 40,090 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 38,896 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jan 2014 37,108 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 35,097 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2012 32,753 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 28,767 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 28,767 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2010 25,042 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 22,651 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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LT55 WCL is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 LT55 WCL, 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 LT55 WCL registered?

LT55 WCL is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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