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WF05 RLY

2005 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

107,470 mi
Last recorded107,470 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF05 RLY
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2025 107,470 miles

Lower radiator crossmember deteriorated/corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

hand brake travel becoming excessive

Fail 13 Mar 2025 107,470 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Lower radiator crossmember deteriorated/corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

hand brake travel becoming excessive

Pass 10 Apr 2024 99,972 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the edge / close to legal limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the edge / close to legal limt (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 28 Mar 2024 99,966 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the edge / close to legal limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the edge / close to legal limt (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Mar 2023 96,410 miles

Lower radiator cross member corroded

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 10 Mar 2023 96,410 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Lower radiator cross member corroded

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2022 94,696 miles

radiator lower cross member corroded

Pass 26 Feb 2021 92,566 miles

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

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

radiator lower cross member corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2020 90,357 miles

Lower radiator cross member deteriorated/corroded

Pass 14 Feb 2019 87,506 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2018 83,229 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2017 78,081 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 74,706 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2015 69,051 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 58,415 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 49,301 miles

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

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

cuts in n/s/f tyre sidewall

Pass 20 Feb 2012 42,078 miles

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

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 17 Feb 2011 34,756 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2010 30,233 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2010 30,207 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 25,970 miles

nearside rear tyre has 3mm tread remaining

offside rear tyre has 4mm tread remaining

offside rear wheel bearing slightly noisey

Pass 17 Mar 2008 21,973 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 RLY is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 RLY, 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 RLY registered?

WF05 RLY is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 13 April 2005.

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