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MA05 RVF

2005 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

158,334 mi
Last recorded158,334 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA05 RVF
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2017 158,334 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 147,918 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2015 147,918 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Jan 2015 143,824 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2015

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Dec 2013 130,302 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear tyres wear inner edges slightly

Pass 24 Dec 2012 114,759 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2011 95,101 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2011 95,101 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 10 Dec 2010 84,193 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2009 80,557 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 70,792 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2008 55,480 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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MA05 RVF is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 MA05 RVF, 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 MA05 RVF registered?

MA05 RVF is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 March 2005.

Is MA05 RVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for MA05 RVF shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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