MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
133,958 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust back box corroded
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
exhaust heatshield insecure
o/s/ door mirror taped up
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
o/s/ door mirror taped up
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
osf tyre has cut in side wall
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
Based on 1,390,271 MOT tests across 104,646 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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RA05 LPV is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 RA05 LPV, 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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How do I check the history of RA05 LPV?
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What year was RA05 LPV registered?
RA05 LPV is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 7 June 2005.
Is RA05 LPV safe to buy?
The MOT history for RA05 LPV shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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