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RA05 XWL

2005 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2014
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

131,562 mi
Last recorded131,562 miles
Recorded on18 May 2013
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA05 XWL
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 May 2013 131,562 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 124,894 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 118,800 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2010 118,800 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 13 May 2009 99,478 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2008 77,946 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

both front wipers not clearing screen 100%.

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 XWL is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 XWL, 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 XWL registered?

RA05 XWL is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 6 June 2005.

Is RA05 XWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for RA05 XWL shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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