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RA05 KUH

2005 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

139,762 mi
Last recorded139,762 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA05 KUH
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2023 139,762 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 130,995 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall Damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 124,359 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 119,842 miles

Coolant leak ()

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2020 119,806 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Coolant leak ()

Pass 15 May 2019 110,369 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 99,795 miles
Fail 10 May 2018 99,795 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2017 90,535 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2017 90,535 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 10 May 2016 81,846 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 73,678 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 67,032 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 59,748 miles
Fail 16 May 2013 59,748 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 May 2012 52,067 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 44,483 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 38,125 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 33,403 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 28,765 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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RA05 KUH is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RA05 KUH, 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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RA05 KUH is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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