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WD55 ACF

2005 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

195,111 mi
Last recorded195,111 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD55 ACF
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2017 195,111 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2017 195,111 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2016 178,089 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 169,869 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 158,485 miles

play in off side front lower ball joint

Pass 12 Feb 2014 148,502 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 138,681 miles

both rear tyres getting low and starting to split

n/s/f tyre bald on innr edge

Fail 5 Dec 2012 138,681 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

both rear tyres getting low and starting to split

n/s/f tyre bald on innr edge

Pass 15 Dec 2011 129,683 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2011 129,683 miles

Offside Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

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

Fail 28 Nov 2011 129,516 miles

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre going out of shape and going out of shape

o/s/r tyre getting low

Pass 7 Dec 2010 120,784 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 109,579 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 87,476 miles

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

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

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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WD55 ACF is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WD55 ACF, 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 WD55 ACF registered?

WD55 ACF is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 November 2005.

Is WD55 ACF safe to buy?

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