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WG55 LDO

2005 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

171,830 mi
Last recorded171,830 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2017
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG55 LDO
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2017 171,830 miles

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

coolant low

Fail 15 Dec 2017 171,830 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

coolant low

Pass 2 Dec 2016 151,359 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 138,302 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2014 124,544 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 115,470 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Sep 2013 115,470 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2012 107,482 miles

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

both rear tyres 2.5mm

Pass 24 Oct 2011 101,117 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 93,903 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2009 85,734 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 20 Oct 2009 85,734 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 75,963 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2008 75,963 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 LDO is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel 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 WG55 LDO, 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 WG55 LDO registered?

WG55 LDO is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 24 October 2005.

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