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WF05 YAV

2005 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2025
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

117,724 mi
Last recorded117,724 miles
Recorded on24 May 2024
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF05 YAV
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 May 2024 117,724 miles

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

dash display informs that anti-skid service is required.

Fail 17 Nov 2023 117,653 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Display informs that anti-skid service required.

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both of them (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2022 116,859 miles

Display informs that anti-skid service required.

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear, both sides, suspension mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2022 116,859 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Display informs that anti-skid service required.

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear, both sides, suspension mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2021 113,761 miles

Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both sides, suspension turrets (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

\Headlamp adjusters are very stiff, advise attention.

brake fluid appears contaminated. Further inspection needed.

exhaust heat shields damaged.

Fail 9 Jun 2021 113,761 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Steering rack retaining devices dangerously loose tie rod end (2.1.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both sides, suspension turrets (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

brake fluid appears contaminated. Further inspection needed.

exhaust heat shields damaged.

Pass 12 Jun 2020 111,794 miles

chips to windscreen

Fail 11 Jun 2020 111,793 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm exposing cords (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

chips to windscreen

Pass 23 Apr 2019 109,265 miles

Nearside headlight slightly dull.

Fail 23 Apr 2019 109,265 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside headlight slightly dull.

Pass 23 Apr 2018 104,475 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2018 104,469 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 98,719 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 93,302 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2016 93,291 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 88,049 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2015 88,049 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 81,249 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 74,547 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 66,985 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 66,981 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2011 56,586 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 3 Mar 2011 56,580 miles

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 11 Mar 2010 47,941 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 38,647 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2008 29,420 miles

Nearside 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 YAV is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YAV, 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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WF05 YAV is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 19 April 2005.

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