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RA55 OOD

2005 Volvo S40

Green Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

174,080 mi
Last recorded174,080 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA55 OOD
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2017 174,080 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2017 173,915 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

BOOT WILL NOT CORRECTLY CLOSE (FAULTY CATCH?)

REAR BRAKE DISCS IN POOR CONDITION

Pass 2 Mar 2016 165,790 miles

front brakes unbalanced

Fail 2 Mar 2016 165,790 miles

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

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

front brakes unbalanced

Pass 15 May 2015 146,962 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2015 146,960 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2015 144,826 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 131,127 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 119,472 miles

front brake discs worn and brake pads wearing low

front tyres wearing on edges

rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 20 Feb 2012 94,246 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 69,884 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 45,053 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Nov 2009 44,304 miles

slight chip in front w/screen,front number plate damaged.

Pass 7 Feb 2009 40,256 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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RA55 OOD is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 RA55 OOD, 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 RA55 OOD registered?

RA55 OOD is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 5 December 2005.

Is RA55 OOD safe to buy?

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