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RJ05 PYW

2005 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

123,182 mi
Last recorded123,182 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ05 PYW
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2017 123,182 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 23 Feb 2017 123,182 miles

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Dec 2015 111,042 miles

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

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

play in steering

Pass 20 Dec 2014 104,455 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 94,009 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 73,915 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 57,595 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 17 Dec 2010 43,458 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2009 31,357 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2009 31,357 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 19,168 miles

N/s/f tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall,not down to cords.

rear brake discs are slightly corroded.

Fail 22 Dec 2008 19,168 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

N/s/f tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall,not down to cords.

rear brake discs are slightly corroded.

Pass 27 Mar 2008 17,106 miles

front pads low

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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RJ05 PYW is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 RJ05 PYW, 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 RJ05 PYW registered?

RJ05 PYW is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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