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WJ05 RZC

2005 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

98,853 mi
Last recorded98,853 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ05 RZC
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 98,853 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2026 98,823 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Apr 2024 84,313 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 76,653 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 75,888 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 74,263 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 72,205 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2020 72,205 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2019 66,175 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both

Pass 6 Feb 2018 63,767 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2017 60,610 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 57,133 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 52,964 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Feb 2014 48,442 miles

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 6 Feb 2014 48,442 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 Feb 2013 44,907 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 40,141 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)

Pass 8 Feb 2011 35,540 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 29,071 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 22,786 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 17,447 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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WJ05 RZC is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 WJ05 RZC, 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 WJ05 RZC registered?

WJ05 RZC is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 18 March 2005.

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The MOT history for WJ05 RZC shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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