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RF55 OJU

2005 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2016
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

204,922 mi
Last recorded204,922 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2015
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2015 204,922 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

child seat

n/s/f tyre wearing edge and some small cuts

o/s/f inner track rod has play

stone chip on windsecreen

Pass 14 Apr 2014 200,507 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 186,459 miles

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)

Pass 16 Feb 2012 82,501 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2011 155,920 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2011 155,905 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2010 144,691 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2008 116,368 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Oct 2008 116,368 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 OJU is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 OJU, 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 OJU registered?

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

Is RF55 OJU safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF55 OJU shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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