MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
155,562 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
Offside Front Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Exhaust mounting defective
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
Coolant on min
Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Offside & nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded Offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside & nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside & nearside (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Front and rear brake pads low
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (3.5.1g)
Both rear tyre's lightly stepping on inner edge's o/s rear nail in tread.
Foot brake still has slight travel.
Front disc's slightly pitted inner faces.
Offside Rear Trailing arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front wishbones rear bushes (2.4.G.2)
Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Both rear tyre's lightly stepping on inner edge's o/s rear nail in tread.
Front disc's slightly pitted inner faces.
Offside Rear Trailing arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front wishbones rear bushes (2.4.G.2)
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)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
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RF54 XHO is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.
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 RF54 XHO, 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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RF54 XHO is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 4 January 2005.
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