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WF05 NFE

2005 Volvo S40

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

126,992 mi
Last recorded126,992 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF05 NFE
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2021 126,992 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Grease (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2020 123,213 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 14 Aug 2020 123,213 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2019 119,020 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 114,026 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 110,205 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2017 110,205 miles

Brake performance not tested Brake performance not tested due to condition of wheel bearing. (3.7.A.1)

Offside Rear Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Rear tyres below legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 May 2016 101,691 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit INNER EDGE WORN (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 May 2016 101,685 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported front mount corroded and snapped (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2015 97,303 miles

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

O/S/F tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 23 May 2014 91,835 miles

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Slight roughness felt in nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 29 May 2013 80,258 miles

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

off side rear tyre worn slightly uneven on inside edge

Pass 22 May 2012 71,872 miles

both rear tyres worn slightly uneven on inside edges

off side front tyre worn on inside edge and just legal

Pass 31 May 2011 63,405 miles

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

steering rack has slight leak of fluid

Pass 5 May 2010 51,346 miles

both rear tyres worn slightly uneven on inside edges

off side front tyre worn slightly uneven on inside ebge

Pass 28 May 2009 41,382 miles

off side front tyre worn slightly uneven on inside edge

Pass 3 Jun 2008 31,930 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 30,239 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2008 30,239 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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)

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 NFE is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 NFE, 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 NFE registered?

WF05 NFE is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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