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GU05 RZD

2005 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

181,396 mi
Last recorded181,396 miles
Recorded on19 May 2023
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU05 RZD
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 May 2023 181,396 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 May 2022 175,243 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 20 Apr 2021 161,757 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2021 161,757 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mount insecure

Pass 23 Jan 2020 157,502 miles

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

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

Offside Front wing mirror has no backing plate indicator bulb not held in place

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage on power steering pipes (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 23 Jan 2020 157,500 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front wing mirror has no backing plate indicator bulb not held in place

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage on power steering pipes (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 24 Jan 2019 145,890 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2019 145,887 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system Caliper (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jan 2018 136,569 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 128,201 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2017 128,201 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2016 119,877 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 107,335 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 111,064 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 102,542 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 94,431 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 84,552 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 75,785 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 2 Nov 2009 63,985 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 49,830 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 42,176 miles

both front tyres tread depths approx 2-3mm

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

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 RZD 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 81%.

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 RZD, 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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GU05 RZD is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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