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GU05 RYK

2005 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Feb 2012
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

100,553 mi
Last recorded100,553 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2011
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU05 RYK
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2011 100,553 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge of tread

Fail 28 Feb 2011 100,537 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inner edge of tread

Pass 1 Mar 2010 92,855 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 85,946 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 70,722 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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GU05 RYK is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 GU05 RYK, 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 GU05 RYK registered?

GU05 RYK is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 9 March 2005.

Is GU05 RYK safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU05 RYK shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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