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WF55 KWB

2005 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

142,224 mi
Last recorded142,224 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF55 KWB
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2023 142,224 miles

Exhaust mounting defective at back box (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective at flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 3 Aug 2023 142,163 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Sep 2022 137,996 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2022 137,996 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 130,876 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2017 120,579 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

eml on

Fail 14 Mar 2017 120,579 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front tyres (4.1.E.1)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

eml on

Pass 16 Mar 2016 110,893 miles

engine light illuminated

Fail 16 Mar 2016 110,893 miles

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

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

engine light illuminated

Pass 10 Mar 2015 100,654 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2015 100,654 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 27 Mar 2014 89,145 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2014 89,145 miles

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

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

Offside Rear 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)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 79,634 miles

o/s/r tyre wearing low on inner edge

Fail 29 Mar 2013 79,582 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

o/s/r tyre wearing low on inner edge

Pass 17 Mar 2012 73,276 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 68,838 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 62,006 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 56,420 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 43,549 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 KWB is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 WF55 KWB, 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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WF55 KWB is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 15 September 2005.

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