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WG55 CPE

2005 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

45,458 mi
Last recorded45,458 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG55 CPE
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 45,458 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2024 45,066 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 44,661 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 44,219 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 43,647 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 43,177 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 42,593 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 41,681 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Fail 11 Sep 2018 41,681 miles

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

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 40,869 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Sep 2017 40,869 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2016 40,281 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2015 39,515 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 38,765 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 37,706 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 34,449 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 30,242 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 25,462 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 21,182 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 15,983 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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WG55 CPE is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 CPE, 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

How do I check the history of WG55 CPE?

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What year was WG55 CPE registered?

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

Is WG55 CPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for WG55 CPE shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WG55 CPE have outstanding finance?

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