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WG55 FOU

2005 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

157,581 mi
Last recorded157,581 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG55 FOU
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 15 Dec 2020 157,581 miles

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Dec 2019 150,596 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside plastic side skirt insecure

lower gearbox mount deteriorated

Fail 16 Dec 2019 150,596 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside plastic side skirt insecure

lower gearbox mount deteriorated

Fail 29 Oct 2019 149,903 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside plastic side skirt loose

lower gearbox mount rubber deteriorated

Pass 5 Dec 2018 139,933 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front incorrect wheel nut fitted(x1)

Offside Front wishbone rear bush deteriorated

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 15 Nov 2018 139,498 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/45/18 and wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front incorrect wheel nut fitted(x1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Nov 2017 124,409 miles

Offside Front 1 wheel nut fitted is of the wrong type.

Fail 24 Nov 2017 124,409 miles

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

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

Offside Front 1 wheel nut fitted is of the wrong type.

Pass 26 Oct 2016 120,163 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 110,187 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2015 110,085 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Emissions not tested OVERFULL WITH OIL (7.4.B.1)

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working IN DOOR MIRROR (1.4.A.2c)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

ITEMS PRE TEST

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON 3.0 mm - WORN INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON 2.0 mm -WORN SMOOTH ON INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 101,648 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Oct 2014 101,648 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Oct 2013 91,656 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake disc lipped

rear brake disc lipped

Pass 5 Sep 2012 114,590 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2011 75,057 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 63,109 miles

Nearside 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 28 Aug 2009 47,491 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 40,352 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 FOU is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 WG55 FOU, 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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WG55 FOU is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 26 September 2005.

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