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WG05 AXF

2005 Volvo S40

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

184,020 mi
Last recorded184,020 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG05 AXF
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2024 184,020 miles

Coolant bottle leaking

Pass 7 Nov 2023 174,228 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2022 163,967 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2022 163,805 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 Nov 2021 151,556 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 142,288 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2019 131,184 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 122,570 miles
Fail 2 May 2018 122,567 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 23 May 2017 116,033 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2016 109,614 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

o/s/f wheel bearing slight noise

o/s/r tyre @ wear indicators

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 20 May 2016 109,614 miles

o/s/r tyre @ wear indicators

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

o/s/f wheel bearing slight noise

Pass 29 May 2015 91,941 miles

front tyres close to wear limit indicators

Fail 19 May 2015 90,928 miles

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front tyres close to wear limit indicators

Pass 27 May 2014 76,857 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 70,682 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 62,047 miles

slight roughness in offside front wheel bearing.

Pass 27 Jun 2011 52,344 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 43,929 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2009 36,730 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Jun 2009 36,730 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 28,814 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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WG05 AXF is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,560cc 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 WG05 AXF, 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 WG05 AXF registered?

WG05 AXF is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 25 May 2005.

Is WG05 AXF safe to buy?

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