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PK05 WXR

2005 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

70,097 mi
Last recorded70,097 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK05 WXR
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2023 70,097 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 64,829 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 59,243 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 53,187 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2020 53,187 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2017 48,745 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2016 47,170 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2016 47,170 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam x 2 (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 45,261 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 43,487 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2014 43,487 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 40,454 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 15 Jun 2012 35,915 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2011 32,247 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 28,388 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 24,057 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Mar 2008 18,168 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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PK05 WXR is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 PK05 WXR, 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 PK05 WXR registered?

PK05 WXR is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 March 2005.

Is PK05 WXR safe to buy?

The MOT history for PK05 WXR shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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