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RA05 SYS

2005 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2021
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

142,101 mi
Last recorded142,101 miles
Recorded on23 May 2020
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 May 2020 142,101 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2018 132,070 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 128,197 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2017 128,197 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2016 125,153 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2015 119,034 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 115,232 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 106,916 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 86,766 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Aug 2011 63,723 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 61,052 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 51,249 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 39,518 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 SYS 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 92.3%.

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 SYS, 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 SYS registered?

RA05 SYS is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 July 2005.

Is RA05 SYS safe to buy?

The MOT history for RA05 SYS shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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