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RF05 TYD

2005 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

150,038 mi
Last recorded150,038 miles
Recorded on21 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF05 TYD
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 May 2019 150,038 miles

Nearside Front side marker not working

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 May 2019 150,020 miles

Exhaust gas recirculation valve obviously modified (8.2.1.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front side marker not working

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 144,679 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake just met requirements

Fail 2 Nov 2017 144,679 miles

Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake just met requirements

Pass 14 Oct 2016 129,936 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2016 129,936 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2015 116,327 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2015 116,325 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2014 102,759 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 92,174 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 81,764 miles

both front tyres worn close to legal limits

n/s rear tyre worn low on inner edge

slight movement in n/s front wishbone rear bush

Pass 11 Apr 2012 79,289 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

engine oil leak

rear exhaust heat sheild loose

Fail 10 Apr 2012 79,289 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

engine oil leak

o/s handbrake cable might have snapped

rear exhaust heat sheild loose

Pass 23 Apr 2011 73,400 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2010 66,523 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

near side rear tyre slight damage to side wall

slight damage to near side front tyre side wall

Pass 24 Jun 2010 66,523 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

near side rear tyre slight damage to side wall

slight damage to near side front tyre side wall

Pass 19 Jun 2009 57,606 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2009 57,606 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2008 48,765 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2008 48,763 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 16 May 2008 48,161 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 TYD is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,588cc 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 RF05 TYD, 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 TYD registered?

RF05 TYD is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 19 May 2005.

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