MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
207,650 miSignificantly above average — investigate
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
Hazard switch tell tail not working. However, flashing on dash indicator and can he heard, also appears to be a intermitten fault with ignition off
Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
Both front tyres wearing on the inside edge
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Both front tyres wearing on the inside edge
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
slight noise from offside rear wheel no fault found
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Very slight noise @ o/s/r wheel. However, no fault found
brakes feel slightlt spongy.
offside front under side of vehicle damp with brake fluid.
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
offside front under side of vehicle damp with brake fluid.
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
Based on 1,390,271 MOT tests across 104,646 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
MA05 RVO is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 RVO, 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 MA05 RVO?
You can check the full history of MA05 RVO by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was MA05 RVO registered?
MA05 RVO is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 March 2005.
Is MA05 RVO safe to buy?
The MOT history for MA05 RVO shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does MA05 RVO have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on MA05 RVO. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.