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WD55 FFL

2005 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

268,255 mi
Last recorded268,255 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2019 268,255 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 251,280 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 234,426 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 219,070 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2016 218,851 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front mount bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front mount bush worn (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working both rear lamps defective (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2015 197,609 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 180,147 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2014 180,147 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 15 Jan 2013 164,033 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 148,078 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2012 147,365 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

n/s/f tyre damaged on outer wall

Pass 17 Jan 2011 123,795 miles

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)

Pass 19 Jan 2010 102,383 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 83,103 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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WD55 FFL 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 78.6%.

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 WD55 FFL, 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 WD55 FFL registered?

WD55 FFL is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 6 December 2005.

Is WD55 FFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for WD55 FFL shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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