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ST05 WFB

2005 Volvo S40

Green Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

184,160 mi
Last recorded184,160 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2023
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST05 WFB
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2023 184,160 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Jul 2023

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 181,735 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges.

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2021 181,735 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges.

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 178,989 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Rear suspension arms corroded.Rear suspension components and mounting areas corroded.Front suspension mounting areas corroded.Front sub frame corroded.

Pass 14 Nov 2019 170,841 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/r and o/s/r lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/r and o/s/r lower link arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/r and o/s/r trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front brake pipe ferrule ends corroded slightly

rear brake backing shields corroded slightly

rear exhaust mountings corroded slightly

rear tyres inner edge tread stepped/ feathering slightly

surface corrosion front sub frame and rear lower suspension arms

tow bar corroded and ball pin missing

Fail 12 Nov 2019 170,841 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/r and o/s/r lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/r and o/s/r lower link arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/r and o/s/r trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front brake pipe ferrule ends corroded slightly

rear brake backing shields corroded slightly

rear exhaust mountings corroded slightly

rear tyres inner edge tread stepped/ feathering slightly

surface corrosion front sub frame and rear lower suspension arms

tow bar corroded and ball pin missing

Pass 17 Nov 2018 164,899 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

general corrosion on several suspension componants

Fail 17 Nov 2018 164,899 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

general corrosion on several suspension componants

Pass 1 Dec 2017 160,623 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2017 160,623 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2016 156,824 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 138,394 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint drop-link arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2014 127,483 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 113,032 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2013 130,030 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2012 91,761 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Dec 2012 91,761 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2011 79,884 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 75,277 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 68,299 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 55,753 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 39,677 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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ST05 WFB is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 ST05 WFB, 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 ST05 WFB registered?

ST05 WFB is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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