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WF55 KVU

2005 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2022
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

106,302 mi
Last recorded106,302 miles
Recorded on17 May 2021
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF55 KVU
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 May 2021 106,302 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 97,467 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2020 97,467 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2019 85,014 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 71,937 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 70,935 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2016 66,008 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2016 66,008 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2015 57,824 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 51,005 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2013 44,561 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2012 37,057 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 32,252 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2010 27,437 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 23,069 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2008 18,456 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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WF55 KVU is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 WF55 KVU, 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

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What year was WF55 KVU registered?

WF55 KVU is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is WF55 KVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for WF55 KVU shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WF55 KVU have outstanding finance?

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