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WF05 HKT

2005 Volvo S40

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

141,314 mi
Last recorded141,314 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF05 HKT
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 141,314 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil x 2 (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 28 Feb 2026 141,301 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil x 2 (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Mar 2025 136,011 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x 2 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning n/s and o/s (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Mar 2025 135,993 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 4 Mar 2024 131,243 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Fail 4 Mar 2024 131,243 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2023 119,294 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside wiper spindle worn

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 27 Feb 2023 119,294 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Towbar component excessively corroded mountings to car (6.1.6 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside wiper spindle worn

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 116,267 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 110,371 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle

steering rack area damp

Pass 29 Feb 2020 108,064 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 105,192 miles

n/s/f drop link poor condition

Pass 11 Apr 2018 101,638 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2017 96,736 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2017 96,736 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2016 91,937 miles

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

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

boot lid indicator on but lid secure

Fail 11 May 2016 91,837 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

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

boot lid indicator on but lid secure

Pass 9 May 2015 86,140 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Pass 7 May 2014 81,601 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

engine oil level is low

o/s/r light lens is broken but no white light to rear

Fail 3 May 2014 81,601 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

engine oil level is low

o/s/r light lens is broken but no white light to rear

Pass 6 May 2013 70,606 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 61,243 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 50,651 miles

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

o/s/r bearing noisy but has no play or no roughness under rotation

Pass 10 May 2010 40,599 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 35,750 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 29,107 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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WF05 HKT is a 2005 Volvo S40 in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 WF05 HKT, 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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WF05 HKT is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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