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RF05 TMX

2005 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

133,423 mi
Last recorded133,423 miles
Recorded on7 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF05 TMX
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 May 2018 133,423 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 127,656 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 15 May 2017 127,653 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 19 May 2016 122,644 miles

Offside Front tyre has a nail

Pass 16 May 2015 114,956 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2014 105,556 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 103,544 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 14 May 2012 97,924 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 97,924 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 9 May 2011 89,956 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2010 85,239 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 77,484 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2009 77,484 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2008 54,538 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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RF05 TMX is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 TMX, 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 TMX registered?

RF05 TMX is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 29 April 2005.

Is RF05 TMX safe to buy?

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