MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
171,131 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front near side coil spring is corroded
Play in both rear link bars
Rear brake pads are getting low
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Front near side coil spring is corroded
Play in both rear link bars
Rear brake pads are getting low
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front and inner edge wear (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust system not adequately supported rear bracket broken (7.1.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low not adjusting (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low not adjusting (1.8)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front and inner edge wear (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
exhaust rear mounting corroding
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)
Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
EXHAUST EMISSIONS LOW
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
Based on 1,390,271 MOT tests across 104,646 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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RA55 ZTD is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
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 ZTD, 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 ZTD registered?
RA55 ZTD is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 16 December 2005.
Is RA55 ZTD safe to buy?
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