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RA55 ZTH

2005 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

124,615 mi
Last recorded124,615 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA55 ZTH
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2020 124,615 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2020 124,612 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2019 124,214 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Dec 2019 124,209 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 123,312 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2018 123,301 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 114,920 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 108,512 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Fail 23 Sep 2016 108,507 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 95,271 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement compliance (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 87,172 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2013 84,232 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 81,916 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 75,251 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2011 75,251 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 62,889 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 22 Sep 2010 62,889 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Dec 2009 50,525 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Excessive goods in boot.This is grounds to refuse to test.

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 15 Dec 2009 50,525 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Excessive goods in boot.This is grounds to refuse to test.

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 4 Dec 2008 36,029 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Dec 2008 36,029 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 ZTH is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 ZTH, 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 ZTH registered?

RA55 ZTH is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 29 December 2005.

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