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YE05 WSW

2005 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2023
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

181,098 mi
Last recorded181,098 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE05 WSW
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2022 181,098 miles

Front Coil spring corroded nearside and offside. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front coolant expansion tank cracked.

Nearside Rear shock absorb-er dust cover missing.

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

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear feul tank strap corroded .

Fail 4 Nov 2022 181,098 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring corroded nearside and offside. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front coolant expansion tank cracked.

Nearside Rear shock absorb-er dust cover missing.

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear feul tank strap corroded .

Pass 1 Dec 2021 172,153 miles

Front Coolant leak coolant bottle cracked and leaking ()

Nearside Rear upper top mount modified but still secure

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Fail 30 Nov 2021 172,153 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Coolant leak coolant bottle cracked and leaking ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear upper top mount modified but still secure

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2020 165,706 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 151,765 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2019 151,765 miles

Front Position lamp not working both side (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 141,757 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Jul 2018 141,757 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 122,991 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 rear tyer (4.1.E.2b)

Fail 18 Jul 2017 133,941 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 rear tyer (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 123,890 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2016 123,890 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2015 113,847 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2015 113,846 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2014 102,578 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jun 2013 89,971 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2013 89,971 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 79,649 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2011 68,449 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 68,449 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 61,824 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2010 61,819 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2009 52,578 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 40,228 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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YE05 WSW is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YE05 WSW, 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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YE05 WSW is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 9 June 2005.

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