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Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced subframe has some corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge poor on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge poor on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge poor on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge poor on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
rear exhaust box rusted and outer casing peeling off
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/r tyre on 3mm tread legal limit 1;6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/r tyre feathering on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
rear pads 75 percent wear
Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt o/s/f outer (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/r tyre on 3mm tread legal limit 1;6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/r tyre feathering on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
rear pads 75 percent wear
o/s/f tyre wear on inner edge
parking brake lever travel
some water ingress to rear no plate
parking brake travel
some water ingress to rear no plate
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Rear Inner side bulb not working
nearside rear belt not checked due to child seat fitted
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Rear Inner side bulb not working
nearside rear belt not checked due to child seat fitted
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
screw found in the nearside rear tyre
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
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RA55 YXU is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.
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 YXU, 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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RA55 YXU is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 29 November 2005.
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