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WF55 VNJ

2005 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

141,795 mi
Last recorded141,795 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF55 VNJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2024 141,795 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2024 141,795 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2023 132,648 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 125,946 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2021 120,766 miles

Nearside Front inner track rod slight movement

both front tyres low inner edge

Pass 29 Oct 2020 113,981 miles

both front tyre low inner edge close to cords

slight movement n/s/f inner track rod

Pass 15 Oct 2019 107,281 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Oct 2018 97,051 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 88,060 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2017 88,060 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2016 82,053 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2016 82,053 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)

Pass 17 Aug 2015

front wipers smear

rear exhaust mount corroded

Fail 17 Aug 2015

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

front wipers smear

rear exhaust mount corroded

Pass 29 Aug 2014 67,709 miles

Rear exhaust mounts rusty.

Rear indicators slightly faded.

Pass 28 Aug 2013 62,023 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 57,947 miles

Both front tyres wearing on outer edges

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 2 Sep 2011 52,435 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 52,435 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 45,518 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 37,697 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 28,788 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 VNJ is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 VNJ, 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 WF55 VNJ registered?

WF55 VNJ is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 6 September 2005.

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