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RF55 NNH

2005 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2020
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

198,366 mi
Last recorded198,366 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF55 NNH
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Fail 12 Feb 2021 198,366 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases snapped (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front play in steering rack

Pass 30 Mar 2019 155,999 miles

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

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))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 152,438 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 4 Apr 2018 152,438 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 147,196 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2017 147,196 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken BROKEN AT THE BOTTOM (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 138,450 miles

EXHAUST REAR BRACKET IS BROKEN

Fail 26 Jan 2016 138,450 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure INNER SIDEWALL SPLIT (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low WON'T ADJUST (1.8)

Nearside Steering rack damaged and unserviceable KNOCKING (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low WON'T ADJUST (1.8)

205/50R17 XL

EXHAUST REAR BRACKET IS BROKEN

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit DOWN TO TREAD WEAR BARS (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 126,056 miles

OFFSIDE FRONT DOOR OPEN LAMP ON WHEN DOOR IS SHUT ?

Fail 6 Jan 2015 126,056 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

OFFSIDE FRONT DOOR OPEN LAMP ON WHEN DOOR IS SHUT ?

REGULAR SERVICE DUE LAMP ON ?

Pass 17 Jan 2014 115,474 miles

DRIVERS DOOR OPEN WARNING ON ?

NEARSIDE FRONT SIDE AMBER LAMP NOT WORKING

Fail 7 Jan 2014 115,324 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

205/50R17 EXTRA LOAD

DRIVERS DOOR OPEN WARNING ON ?

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

NEARSIDE FRONT SIDE AMBER LAMP NOT WORKING

Pass 2 Aug 2012 101,707 miles

205/50/17

both rear discs corrodded

n/s/r tyre bold on inside and outside shoulder

Pass 1 Jul 2011 91,247 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2011 91,247 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

boot will not open

Pass 10 May 2010 70,792 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 70,792 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2009 57,496 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 57,496 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 NNH is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 RF55 NNH, 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 NNH registered?

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

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