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RK05 SUX

2005 Volvo S40

Purple Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

196,494 mi
Last recorded196,494 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK05 SUX
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 196,494 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 14 Nov 2025 196,449 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Nov 2024 196,014 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 18 Nov 2024 196,007 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Nov 2023 195,936 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 194,989 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 18 Nov 2022 194,963 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Coolant leak ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 190,763 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 186,413 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Small cut in boot (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 180,666 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section slightly deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Oct 2019 180,666 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section slightly deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2018 173,673 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Coolant leak Overheating leaking from radiator and header tank ()

Fail 20 Oct 2018 173,673 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Coolant leak Overheating leaking from radiator and header tank ()

Pass 15 Nov 2017 163,500 miles

Coolant header tank cracked

Nearside Front Runner light not working

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear side light out (has two)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 15 Nov 2017 163,499 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Out of shape (4.1.D.1b)

Coolant header tank cracked

Nearside Front Runner light not working

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear side light out (has two)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2016 156,581 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' crack along lower windscreen not affecting drivers view of road (8.3.1a)

Fail 15 Nov 2016 156,575 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' crack along lower windscreen not affecting drivers view of road (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 150,641 miles

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

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)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 16 Nov 2015 150,640 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 142,041 miles

screen is cracked, front and rear brake pads are low, rear antiroll bar nearside link is worn, front wishbones rear bushs are split worn and weak.

Pass 2 Apr 2013 136,421 miles

windscreen damaged but outside zones

Pass 27 Mar 2012 130,229 miles

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

both rear indicators pale

windscreen has a crack in o/s lower corner but not in swept area

Fail 24 Mar 2012 130,177 miles

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

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

both rear indicators pale

windscreen has a crack in o/s lower corner but not in swept area

Fail 2 Apr 2011 118,313 miles

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

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

crack in windscreen

Pass 2 Apr 2011 118,313 miles

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

crack in windscreen

Pass 20 Mar 2010 101,388 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 84,446 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 62,318 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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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RK05 SUX is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Purple with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 RK05 SUX, 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 RK05 SUX registered?

RK05 SUX is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 22 March 2005.

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