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RA05 RHV

2005 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

189,480 mi
Last recorded189,480 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA05 RHV
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2020 189,480 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (rear bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (rear bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring items

engine oil level high

Pass 24 Jun 2019 183,240 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2019 183,239 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 180,300 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring items

Pass 31 May 2017 177,105 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2016 169,739 miles

Engine covers & under trays fitted restricting the view of some components

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 161,205 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2015 161,203 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2014 153,162 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2013 145,947 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2013 145,947 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2012 136,931 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 14 Jun 2011 129,188 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2011 129,188 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2010 121,860 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 111,157 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 104,231 miles

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 RHV is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RHV, 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 RHV is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 8 June 2005.

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