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WF05 LTA

2005 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

64,834 mi
Last recorded64,834 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF05 LTA
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 64,834 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

corrosion to underside brake and suspension partzs

Pass 5 Sep 2024 64,652 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

rust to underside brake and suspension parts

Pass 15 Sep 2023 64,077 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 63,167 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

surface rust to underside brae and suspension parts

Pass 13 Sep 2021 62,144 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 61,685 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 60,052 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/r and o/s/r lower link arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/r and o/s/r trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing front and rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

n/s/r and o/s/r brake pipe to front to rear brake pipe join area getting corroded slightly

rear exhaust mounting getting corroded slightly

rear tyres feathering inner edge

Pass 17 Apr 2018 58,658 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2017 57,078 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens deteriorating

Fail 20 Apr 2017 57,078 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens deteriorating

Pass 20 Apr 2016 55,341 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2016 55,341 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right to far to right and will not adjust (1.8)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 53,594 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2015 53,592 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 50,262 miles

aux. belt perishing and cracking

front brake pads starting to wear low

front control arms, rear bushes splitting

Pass 19 Apr 2013 46,948 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 43,396 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 39,083 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 35,421 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 30,426 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 24,318 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 LTA is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 WF05 LTA, 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 WF05 LTA registered?

WF05 LTA is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 21 April 2005.

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