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RA55 ZTE

2005 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2023
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

158,702 mi
Last recorded158,702 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA55 ZTE
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2022 158,702 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2022 158,699 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 154,378 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 149,261 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2018 143,849 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 May 2017 141,374 miles
Fail 16 May 2017 141,372 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 16 May 2016 138,669 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2016 138,668 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Fail 11 Apr 2016 138,664 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2015 128,344 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 116,052 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2014 116,052 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 13 Jun 2013 104,546 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 104,546 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2012 95,357 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2012 95,357 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 21 May 2011 81,928 miles
Fail 15 May 2010 70,484 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 May 2010 70,484 miles
Pass 23 May 2009 61,255 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 54,201 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 ZTE is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Black with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ZTE, 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 ZTE registered?

RA55 ZTE is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 6 December 2005.

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