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RA54 RUO

2005 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

164,675 mi
Last recorded164,675 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA54 RUO
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2017 164,675 miles

Both rear tyres misshapen on inner tread.

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Tyre valve perished.

Offside Front wheel bearing noisy.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 152,501 miles

Under tray fitted not allowing full inspection of all components

Pass 13 Feb 2015 135,916 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 12 Feb 2015 135,916 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

offside front wheel bearing noisey

rear exhaust heat sheald loose.

Pass 30 Jan 2014 130,577 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2013 121,250 miles

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

both front tyres wearing uneven

n/s/r tyre slightly perished

o/s/f tyre slightly perished and pressure slightly low

Pass 17 Jan 2012 111,981 miles

Both rear outer tyre walls cracking.

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 17 Jan 2012 111,981 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Both rear outer tyre walls cracking.

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 18 Jan 2011 102,061 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2010 96,871 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 91,062 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2009 91,036 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2008 86,453 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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RA54 RUO is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 RA54 RUO, 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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RA54 RUO is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 17 January 2005.

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