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RA05 LNT

2005 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1855cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

118,014 mi
Last recorded118,014 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2016
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA05 LNT
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,855cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2016 118,014 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit devoid of tread on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

diesel emissions to low for smoke meter to detect

fuel cap broken but secure & sealing

Fail 29 Jul 2016 118,014 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear most (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear most (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit devoid of tread on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

diesel emissions to low for smoke meter to detect

fuel cap broken but secure & sealing

Pass 20 Jun 2015 111,943 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2015 111,943 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 104,176 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2014 104,175 miles

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

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 3 Jul 2013 97,338 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 93,331 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 87,560 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 22 Jun 2010 82,883 miles

particulate filter fitted

Fail 16 Jun 2010 82,800 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

particulate filter fitted

Fail 8 Jul 2009 74,167 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 Jul 2009 74,167 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 68,575 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 68,383 miles
Fail 7 May 2008 68,383 miles

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

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 LNT is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,855cc 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 LNT, 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 LNT is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 12 May 2005.

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