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WF05 RTO

2005 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2024
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

86,243 mi
Last recorded86,243 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF05 RTO
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2023 86,243 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 76,291 miles

General corrosion

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Apr 2021 71,463 miles

all vehicle underside wax-oiled

Pass 23 Apr 2020 71,175 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 70,621 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 70,110 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 68,033 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 65,815 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 63,294 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 59,962 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 56,414 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 53,437 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 49,844 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 44,723 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 6 Apr 2010 44,723 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2009 39,747 miles

cill covers fitted and under covers fitted

hand brake high

Pass 23 Apr 2008 33,697 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 RTO is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 RTO, 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 RTO registered?

WF05 RTO is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 25 April 2005.

Is WF05 RTO safe to buy?

The MOT history for WF05 RTO shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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