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RF55 KLZ

2005 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

229,978 mi
Last recorded229,978 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF55 KLZ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2021 229,978 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

o/s/r tyre cracking on side walls

Pass 10 Nov 2020 229,002 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 224,661 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2019 224,661 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 215,299 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 204,924 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2017 204,924 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 193,663 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 183,378 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014
Pass 20 Nov 2013 160,532 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 148,081 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 134,515 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 119,585 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2010 119,576 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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)

Fail 25 Nov 2009 105,233 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 Nov 2009 105,233 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2008 91,701 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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RF55 KLZ is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 RF55 KLZ, 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 RF55 KLZ registered?

RF55 KLZ is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 25 November 2005.

Is RF55 KLZ safe to buy?

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