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RA54 RVU

2005 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

138,184 mi
Last recorded138,184 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA54 RVU
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2023 138,184 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surfaces corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Getting Low 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking heavily in the tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH Rear road springs corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 135,780 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread laminate has fallen off. (0.1 (b))

Fail 26 Aug 2022 135,780 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread laminate has fallen off. (0.1 (b))

Central Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire Heat shield loose and touching exhaust. Required 3 spire clips. (6.1.3 (e))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 132,112 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020 127,958 miles

Brake steering and suspension components are showing some rust and deterioration

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s appear to be wearing low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s and o/s ()

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Nail in tyre n/s and o/s ()

Rear n/s and o/s tyres are showing some heavy deterioration on there tread araeas

Fail 16 Jun 2020 127,888 miles

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure Metal bracket corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Brake steering and suspension components are showing some rust and deterioration

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s appear to be wearing low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s and o/s ()

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Nail in tyre n/s and o/s ()

Rear n/s and o/s tyres are showing some heavy deterioration on there tread araeas

Pass 3 Apr 2019 123,290 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 120,148 miles

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

nearside and offside front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

Fail 19 Feb 2018 120,137 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc inner clip (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint roll bar link (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

nearside and offside front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 9 Feb 2017 118,433 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt o/s/r & n/s/r ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear exhaust mounting broken

Pass 6 Jan 2016 109,376 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre has splits in inner sidewall

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 30 Dec 2015 109,343 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre has splits in inner sidewall

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Dec 2014 99,388 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Nov 2013 89,067 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 82,054 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 74,206 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 65,691 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 22 Dec 2009 57,730 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Dec 2008 52,429 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2007 39,676 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 36,642 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2007 36,640 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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
Full Volvo S40 reliability report

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RA54 RVU is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 RA54 RVU, 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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What year was RA54 RVU registered?

RA54 RVU is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 20 January 2005.

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