MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
154,972 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Offside Tie bar/rod which is adjustable, loose in adjustment threads (2.4.G.1)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
BOOT CATCH FAULTY
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
drivers door mirror bit loose
o/s/r link rod slight play
rear tyres uneven wear inner edges
Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
BOOT CATCH FAULTY
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
battery low
drivers door mirror bit loose
front tyres wear inner edge
o/s/r link rod slight play
rear tyres uneven wear inner edges
service?
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside front wheel bearing slightly noisy
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Oil leak
offside front tyre worn on edges
Both rear brake pads bit low
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
Based on 1,390,271 MOT tests across 104,646 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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RF05 VZE is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 VZE, 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 VZE registered?
RF05 VZE is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 29 April 2005.
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