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RF05 ABK

2005 Volvo S40

Purple Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

106,017 mi
Last recorded106,017 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF05 ABK
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2023 106,017 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2023 105,980 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 99,034 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2020 95,504 miles

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 3 Dec 2019 92,699 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 89,925 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2017 85,579 miles

front brake pads low

Pass 29 Nov 2016 80,951 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 76,106 miles

front steering rack damp

Pass 20 Nov 2014 70,394 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 64,754 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

both rear tyres tread perished

Fail 6 Dec 2012 56,331 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Dec 2012 56,331 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Dec 2011 47,793 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Dec 2010 39,786 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brake pads getting low

Pass 5 Aug 2009 28,510 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 5 Aug 2009 28,510 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Aug 2008 22,384 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2008 22,350 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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RF05 ABK is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Purple with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 RF05 ABK, 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 RF05 ABK registered?

RF05 ABK is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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