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WEZ 5812

2005 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2020
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

115,907 mi
Last recorded115,907 miles
Recorded on1 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWEZ 5812
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2019 115,907 miles

Rear heat sheild insecure

Pass 23 May 2018 109,108 miles
Fail 23 May 2018 109,097 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2017 101,790 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 93,843 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 89,490 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 83,186 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2014 83,184 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 23 Jun 2009 41,492 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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WEZ 5812 is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 WEZ 5812, 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 WEZ 5812 registered?

WEZ 5812 is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 20 July 2005.

Is WEZ 5812 safe to buy?

The MOT history for WEZ 5812 shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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