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WF05 RLZ

2005 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

107,370 mi
Last recorded107,370 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF05 RLZ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2022 107,370 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 105,649 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2021 105,649 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2020 104,104 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2019 96,069 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2019 96,069 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 2 Jan 2018 85,252 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 75,575 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2015 61,467 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2014 52,028 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear tyres badly out of shape due to rear damper malfunction

Pass 21 Dec 2013 49,528 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2013 49,528 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Nov 2012 45,267 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Nov 2011 42,133 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2010 38,960 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 2 Dec 2008 37,817 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside 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)

Pass 2 Dec 2008 37,817 miles

Nearside 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 RLZ is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 RLZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of WF05 RLZ?

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What year was WF05 RLZ registered?

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

Is WF05 RLZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for WF05 RLZ shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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