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WD05 CUJ

2005 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

121,601 mi
Last recorded121,601 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD05 CUJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2018 121,601 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2018 121,598 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2017 113,458 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 108,197 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 97,976 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 86,936 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 79,293 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 70,436 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 60,326 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

o/s/r tyre feathering inner edge

Pass 12 Jul 2011 60,326 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

o/s/r tyre feathering inner edge

Pass 6 Jul 2010 47,060 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 39,588 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 32,703 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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WD05 CUJ is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 WD05 CUJ, 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 WD05 CUJ registered?

WD05 CUJ is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 28 July 2005.

Is WD05 CUJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for WD05 CUJ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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