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RA05 RHF

2005 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2015
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

142,333 mi
Last recorded142,333 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2014
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA05 RHF
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2014 142,333 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2014 142,333 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 3 Oct 2012 130,437 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2012 130,437 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

service/inspection lamp iluminated

Pass 19 Sep 2011 121,284 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 19 Sep 2011 121,284 miles

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2010 112,180 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2010 112,180 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

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

damage to offside rear light cluster

front discs slightly worn

Pass 12 Oct 2009 100,884 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 91,841 miles

FRONT NUMBER PLATE DIFFICULT TO READ.

Fail 15 Apr 2009 91,841 miles

FRONT NUMBER PLATE DIFFICULT TO READ.

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 16 Apr 2008 65,793 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2008 65,793 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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 RHF is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 RHF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RA05 RHF registered?

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

Is RA05 RHF safe to buy?

The MOT history for RA05 RHF shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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