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RA05 LRK

2005 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

177,676 mi
Last recorded177,676 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2015
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA05 LRK
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2015 177,676 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 12 Jun 2014 173,478 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 11 Jun 2014 173,478 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 162,502 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2013 162,502 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2012 145,720 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 12 Jun 2012 145,718 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 122,002 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 113,089 miles

rear inner pads poss wearing low

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

both front and o/s/r tyres wornvery low on inner edges/no cord showing at test//also cracking in tread on o/s/r tyre

Pass 13 May 2009 107,977 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 93,997 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 93,853 miles

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

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 LRK is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LRK, 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 LRK registered?

RA05 LRK is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 4 June 2005.

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