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DG05 RSZ

2005 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

70,753 mi
Last recorded70,753 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG05 RSZ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2019 70,753 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone compliance bush worn and starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2018 66,007 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2018 66,007 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Engine management fault light on

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

Pass 9 Mar 2017 60,419 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 54,690 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 49,667 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Mar 2014 44,179 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2014 44,179 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 39,652 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2013 39,652 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2012 34,668 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 30,469 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 26,699 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 21,941 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 11,658 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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DG05 RSZ is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DG05 RSZ, 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 DG05 RSZ registered?

DG05 RSZ is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 14 March 2005.

Is DG05 RSZ safe to buy?

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