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RF55 NNE

2005 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

119,055 mi
Last recorded119,055 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF55 NNE
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2023 119,055 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2023 119,052 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2022 109,910 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (advise replacement) (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear lower suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 98,440 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2021 98,440 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 88,353 miles

Handbrake requires adjustment.

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2020 88,352 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Handbrake requires adjustment.

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 79,353 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 75,514 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 70,632 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 65,904 miles

Rear brake pads worn

Pass 30 Sep 2015 61,008 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 54,500 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 50,281 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 44,609 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 39,732 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 35,035 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 29,929 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 25,397 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 NNE is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 NNE, 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 NNE registered?

RF55 NNE is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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