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WF05 NFO

2005 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

95,276 mi
Last recorded95,276 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF05 NFO
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2021 95,276 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2021 95,276 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Sep 2020 79,683 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2019 70,805 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 67,536 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 64,023 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 61,126 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 58,122 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2015 58,122 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 55,088 miles

engine oil leak

front tyres wearing on inner egdes of tread

n/s/f control arm, rear bush spliting

rear number plate, characters fading

Pass 19 Mar 2013 50,415 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 47,537 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 42,648 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2011 42,648 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2010 39,868 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 33,649 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 33,649 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 12 Mar 2008 26,421 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 NFO is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 WF05 NFO, 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 NFO registered?

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

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