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RF55 UOB

2005 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

131,076 mi
Last recorded131,076 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2019 131,076 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Feb 2019 131,076 miles

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2017 107,033 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2017 107,033 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported back box (7.1.1)

Pass 19 Dec 2016 105,944 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 101,228 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 97,169 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 93,140 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2013 93,140 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 89,320 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 79,021 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2011 79,021 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 9 Sep 2010 66,837 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Sep 2010 66,837 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 55,857 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 40,961 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2008 40,961 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 UOB is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 UOB, 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 UOB registered?

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

Is RF55 UOB safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF55 UOB shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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