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R3 DPE

2005 Volvo S40

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

85,370 mi
Last recorded85,370 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2013
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR3 DPE
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2013 85,370 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2013 85,370 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 18 Jan 2012 77,359 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2012 77,357 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 72,524 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 63,167 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2009 53,076 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2008 41,454 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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R3 DPE is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R3 DPE, 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 R3 DPE registered?

R3 DPE is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 24 March 2005.

Is R3 DPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R3 DPE shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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