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WG05 ZVK

2005 Volvo S40

Purple Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

132,660 mi
Last recorded132,660 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2016
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG05 ZVK
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2016 132,660 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2016 132,660 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2015 123,812 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Nov 2015 123,812 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2014 116,976 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2013 111,155 miles

both front tyres low tread

Fail 4 Nov 2013 111,155 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres low tread

Pass 16 Jul 2013 111,133 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jul 2013 111,133 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 102,572 miles

sills covered

o/s/r tyre has cuts on inner side wall

Pass 28 Jun 2011 92,787 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2010 85,859 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 79,162 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 57,311 miles

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

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 ZVK is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Purple with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WG05 ZVK, 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 ZVK registered?

WG05 ZVK is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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The MOT history for WG05 ZVK shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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