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WG05 VLV

2005 Volvo S40

Green Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

88,898 mi
Last recorded88,898 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG05 VLV
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2023 88,898 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2022 87,478 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 86,192 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2020 84,938 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded x4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread x2 (0.1 (b))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front / rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened 2x front 2x rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2019 83,475 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2019 83,473 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 81,626 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2018 81,626 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2017 78,897 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Drop link (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 75,138 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 70,751 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 66,356 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 62,382 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2013 62,382 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Nov 2012 49,825 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 44,957 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2010 36,528 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2010 36,528 miles

Offside Front 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 18 Dec 2009 28,131 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 19,430 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 VLV is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Green with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VLV, 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 VLV registered?

WG05 VLV is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 6 July 2005.

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