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RF55 NXR

2005 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

84,895 mi
Last recorded84,895 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2021
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF55 NXR
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2021 84,895 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 84,184 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2019 81,702 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2018 76,922 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2018 76,922 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2017 73,331 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 68,095 miles

n/sf o/s/f and n/s/r tyres all in poor condition

Pass 23 Nov 2015 63,432 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2015 63,432 miles

Offside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 58,895 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2013 55,365 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2013 55,365 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2012 49,408 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2011 41,646 miles

Plastic outer sill covers fitted

Pass 4 Oct 2010 36,005 miles

Nearside inner driveshaft boot insecure/leaking

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

Pass 1 Oct 2009 29,759 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 23,173 miles

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

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 NXR is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 NXR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RF55 NXR registered?

RF55 NXR is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 October 2005.

Is RF55 NXR safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF55 NXR shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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