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RA05 LNF

2005 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

133,195 mi
Last recorded133,195 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA05 LNF
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2018 133,195 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2018 133,193 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 124,306 miles

Offside Front tyre poor

Offside Rear body poor

Pass 21 Dec 2015 114,010 miles

Rear exhaust has slightly rusted

Nearside Front wish born rear bushes worn

Fail 21 Dec 2015 114,010 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear exhaust has slightly rusted

Nearside Front wish born rear bushes worn

Pass 17 Nov 2014 100,565 miles

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

Pass 24 Dec 2013 91,787 miles

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

Fail 24 Dec 2013 91,787 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2013 84,544 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 23 Feb 2013 84,544 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Nov 2011 71,926 miles

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

bodywork damage

Fail 12 Nov 2011 71,911 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

bodywork damage

Pass 2 Oct 2010 58,220 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2010 58,220 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2009 47,068 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 33,632 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside rear tyre inner edge is slightly perished/cracking

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 LNF is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 RA05 LNF, 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 RA05 LNF registered?

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

Is RA05 LNF safe to buy?

The MOT history for RA05 LNF shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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