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RK05 SWZ

2005 Volvo S40

Purple Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

83,609 mi
Last recorded83,609 miles
Recorded on20 May 2016
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK05 SWZ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 May 2016 83,609 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Mar 2015 70,271 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2014 66,043 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2014 66,043 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 63,361 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 57,777 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 41,947 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 34,222 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 33,997 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 27,480 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 27,374 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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RK05 SWZ is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Purple with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 RK05 SWZ, 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 RK05 SWZ registered?

RK05 SWZ is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is RK05 SWZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RK05 SWZ shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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