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SP06 GWC

2005 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2021
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

186,277 mi
Last recorded186,277 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP06 GWC
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Feb 2020 186,277 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2020 186,277 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 165,148 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 157,474 miles

Front exhaust mount detached

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear tyre worn low on inner edge

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 146,495 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

centre exhaust heat shield adrift and fouling exhaust

dampness on steering rack

front brake discs have lip of corrosion

Pass 5 Apr 2016 136,323 miles

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 5 Apr 2016 136,320 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 18 Apr 2015 125,724 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear brake discs corroded

rear exhaust heatshield loose

Pass 29 Mar 2014 113,686 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 103,455 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 92,088 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Apr 2011 80,701 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 73,740 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 58,518 miles

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

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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SP06 GWC is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 SP06 GWC, 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 SP06 GWC registered?

SP06 GWC is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 December 2005.

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The MOT history for SP06 GWC shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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