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RL05 WNJ

2005 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

93,201 mi
Last recorded93,201 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL05 WNJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 21 Dec 2021 93,201 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Exhaust flexi is broken

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

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside headlamp pattern is dim and poor

Nearside washer jet/pipe leaks under the bonnet

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2021 91,172 miles

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

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

Offside Rear twin position lamp not working

Offside headlamp pattern is dim and close to a failure

steering rack is leaking fluid

Fail 4 Jan 2021 91,172 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Offside Rear twin position lamp not working

Offside headlamp pattern is dim and close to a failure

steering rack is leaking fluid

Pass 20 Jun 2019 86,777 miles

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

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

power steering rack is leaking and close to a failure

Fail 20 Jun 2019 86,777 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

power steering rack is leaking and close to a failure

Pass 19 Jun 2018 85,071 miles

both front lower arm rear bushes are split, have play and are close to a failure

both rear anti-roll bar links have play

exhaust flexi is broken

handbrake travel is high

nearside front twin side light is not working

nearside headlamp is dim

nearside headlight washer is not working

Fail 19 Jun 2018 85,071 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

both front lower arm rear bushes are split, have play and are close to a failure

both rear anti-roll bar links have play

exhaust flexi is broken

handbrake travel is high

nearside front twin side light is not working

nearside headlamp is dim

nearside headlight washer is not working

Pass 14 Jun 2017 81,805 miles

both front lower arm rear bushes are worn

nearside front tyre bald on outer edge and worn on the inner edge

nearside of power steering rack is damp

offside front tyre is bald on inner and outer edge and tread is getting low

Pass 21 Jun 2016 78,322 miles

brake pedal rubber is worn

engine management lamp is on

exhaust downpipe flexi is broken

front and rear brake pads are low

off side front tyre is bald on the inner edge

off side headlamp washer not working

screen is cracked

Pass 23 Jun 2015 75,158 miles

offside front tyre has worn outer edges

Pass 16 Jun 2014 69,274 miles

both front lower arm rear bushs worn and close to failure, offside front steering rack gaitor is damp

Fail 11 Jun 2014 69,274 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

both front lower arm rear bushs worn and close to failure, offside front steering rack gaitor is damp

Pass 17 Jun 2013 63,594 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Jun 2013 63,589 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jun 2012 61,384 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jun 2011 54,556 miles

windscreen cracked in opaque area

Pass 25 Jun 2010 43,033 miles

cuts in outer sidewalls on rear tyres

slight damage to nearside rear road rim on inside

slight damage to offside rear light lens

Pass 4 Apr 2009 312,662 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 27,086 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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RL05 WNJ is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 RL05 WNJ, 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 RL05 WNJ registered?

RL05 WNJ is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 7 April 2005.

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