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RF05 VZK

2005 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

126,287 mi
Last recorded126,287 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF05 VZK
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2020 126,287 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 112,716 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 22 Sep 2018 108,391 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 103,954 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 14 Sep 2017 103,954 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported crank sensor wires (1.9.2a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 26 Sep 2016 99,125 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 87,032 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear both Tyres worn on inner edges

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread slightly insecure (6.3.1d)

Fail 3 Feb 2016 87,031 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear both Tyres worn on inner edges

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread slightly insecure (6.3.1d)

excessive oil leak from engine

Pass 4 Feb 2015 67,611 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2015 67,611 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2014 60,312 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2013 53,193 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Jan 2013 53,193 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2012 43,916 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 36,613 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 31,690 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 26,097 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2008 19,768 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Apr 2008 19,768 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 VZK is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2005 Volvo S40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 83,495 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 VZK, 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 VZK registered?

RF05 VZK is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 April 2005.

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