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MA05 RVO

2005 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

207,650 mi
Last recorded207,650 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2014
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2014 207,650 miles

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)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 202,753 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 183,432 miles

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)

Fail 5 Apr 2013 172,923 miles

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)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 172,923 miles

Both front tyres wearing on the inside edge

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

Pass 12 Mar 2012 160,339 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 147,897 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 147,897 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 131,408 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 107,689 miles

slight noise from offside rear wheel no fault found

Fail 6 Apr 2009 107,390 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Very slight noise @ o/s/r wheel. However, no fault found

Pass 11 Apr 2008 82,401 miles

brakes feel slightlt spongy.

offside front under side of vehicle damp with brake fluid.

Fail 9 Apr 2008 82,307 miles

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.

Pass 23 Feb 2008 80,063 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2008 80,063 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 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

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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?

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