MOT Status
ValidMileage
83,607 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
front exhaust bracket corroded
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
all tire walls cracking
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
Based on 1,390,271 MOT tests across 104,646 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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YR05 WLA is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.
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 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 YR05 WLA, 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 YR05 WLA?
You can check the full history of YR05 WLA by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was YR05 WLA registered?
YR05 WLA is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 24 March 2005.
Is YR05 WLA safe to buy?
The MOT history for YR05 WLA shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does YR05 WLA have outstanding finance?
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