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WG55 AZD

2005 Volvo S40

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jan 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

115,765 mi
Last recorded115,765 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG55 AZD
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 115,765 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2026 115,765 miles

Steering rack insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jan 2025 115,043 miles

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2025 115,043 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2024 113,633 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2023 111,769 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 110,354 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 109,685 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 107,909 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 105,770 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 103,210 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 100,359 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 96,823 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 92,567 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2013 87,863 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 83,343 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 80,158 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 61,108 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2008 38,571 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2008 38,571 miles

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

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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WG55 AZD is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 WG55 AZD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WG55 AZD registered?

WG55 AZD is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is WG55 AZD safe to buy?

The MOT history for WG55 AZD shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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