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WD54 HVT

2005 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

149,575 mi
Last recorded149,575 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD54 HVT
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2020 149,575 miles

both rear coil springs corroding

chunks out of n/s/f tyre outer sidewall

Fail 12 Oct 2020 149,573 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

both rear coil springs corroding

chunks out of n/s/f tyre outer sidewall

Pass 16 Sep 2019 143,682 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Position Lamp Inoperative

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush Perished + Split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position Lamp Inoperative

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush Perished + Split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2019 143,682 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Position Lamp Inoperative

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush Perished + Split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position Lamp Inoperative

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush Perished + Split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 136,639 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2017 130,356 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2017 130,187 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Oct 2016 123,749 miles

discs worn

Pass 10 Oct 2015 115,545 miles

f/ tyres worn on edge

Pass 11 Oct 2014 102,973 miles

discs worn

sill covers

Pass 12 Oct 2013 88,622 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2012 72,486 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2012 70,088 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 61,061 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 47,084 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 47,084 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 40,102 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Feb 2008 26,315 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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WD54 HVT is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 WD54 HVT, 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 WD54 HVT registered?

WD54 HVT is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 28 February 2005.

Is WD54 HVT safe to buy?

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