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WD55 HFS

2005 Volvo V40

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2013
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

125,790 mi
Last recorded125,790 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2012
Typical for 2005 Volvo V40112,570 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD55 HFS
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2012 125,790 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Sep 2012 125,790 miles

Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2011 114,836 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside front tyre on 2mm markers

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

Offside front tyre bald on inner edge and on legal limits

Offside rear tyre on 2mm markers

Fail 23 Sep 2011 114,836 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside front tyre on 2mm markers

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside front tyre bald on inner edge and on legal limits

Offside rear tyre on 2mm markers

Fail 27 Sep 2010 105,439 miles

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

Nearside front track control arm rear bush split and splayed

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Slight grab from offside rear brake caliper

Pass 27 Sep 2010 105,439 miles

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

Nearside front track control arm rear bush split and splayed

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

Slight grab from offside rear brake caliper

Pass 28 Sep 2009 95,166 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 95,166 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Oct 2008 86,624 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo V40?

Based on 1,865,374 MOT tests across 172,439 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
6,937
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
172,439
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 66,595
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 49,904
Brake pipe excessively corroded 43,421
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 28,897
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 27,218
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WD55 HFS is a 2005 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 2005 Volvo V40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 112,570 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 V40 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 66,595 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WD55 HFS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo V40 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 21 years old, this Volvo V40 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was WD55 HFS registered?

WD55 HFS is a 2005 Volvo V40, first registered on 16 December 2005.

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