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RF55 UPJ

2005 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2024
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

175,951 mi
Last recorded175,951 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF55 UPJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2023 175,951 miles

Both rear brake pads wearing low

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and Rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pedal: anti-slip provision worn on edge

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play link bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2022 168,055 miles

Brake pedal: anti-slip provision worn smooth on edge

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Park brake efficiency only just met

Fail 24 Jan 2022 168,055 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Brake pedal: anti-slip provision worn smooth on edge

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Park brake efficiency only just met

Pass 5 Feb 2021 158,285 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced Rear bush metal part around centre part cracked (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Various cuts around inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2020 151,825 miles

All 4 suspension springs corroded

Fail 5 Feb 2020 151,825 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

All 4 suspension springs corroded

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge STRONG ADVISE. BALD ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge STRONG ADVISE. BALD ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Spare tyre defective SPARE TYRE ILLEGAL ()

Pass 6 Mar 2019 143,679 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2019 143,679 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted INSECURE (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2018 133,339 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

surface corrossion to roadsprings

Fail 13 Mar 2018 133,339 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

surface corrossion to roadsprings

Pass 5 Apr 2017 124,644 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 4 Apr 2017 124,644 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported tailpipe bracket snapped (7.1.1)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Side repeater not working part of door mirror (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 3 Apr 2017 124,625 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 114,964 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front nail in tyre

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front 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 1 Apr 2015 105,303 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Slight brake bind offside rear wheel

Pass 6 Jun 2014 95,802 miles

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

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

cuts to front inner sidewalls not showing cords advise changing

Pass 10 Jul 2013 86,123 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 76,270 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)

Fail 2 Jul 2012 76,270 miles

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

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

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 6 Jan 2012 72,363 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front tyres wearing on inner edges (raised tread)

Fail 6 Jan 2012 72,363 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front tyres wearing on inner edges (raised tread)

Pass 4 Jan 2011 62,374 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine Undertray Fitted

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

Sill Covers Fitted

Fail 4 Jan 2011 62,374 miles

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine Undertray Fitted

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

Sill Covers Fitted

Fail 5 Jan 2010 54,817 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 5 Jan 2010 54,817 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 44,524 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 UPJ is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 UPJ, 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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RF55 UPJ is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 10 October 2005.

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