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RK05 SXB

2005 Volvo S40

Green Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

125,852 mi
Last recorded125,852 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK05 SXB
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 125,852 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 28 Apr 2026 125,850 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Apr 2025 112,667 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

o/s reverse lamp not working

Pass 23 Apr 2024 102,447 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Apr 2024 102,447 miles

Front Steering locking device ineffective both sides (2.1.3 (d))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 May 2023 90,048 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 87,971 miles

covers and under trays fitted

Pass 11 Feb 2021 86,132 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 81,096 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 75,214 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2018 70,892 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 20 Jan 2017 64,988 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2017 64,988 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 59,972 miles

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

Nearside Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2015 53,361 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Jan 2014 47,611 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 42,609 miles

Offside rear tyre worn low on inner edge

Pass 31 Jan 2012 37,828 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2011 33,755 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2011 33,755 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2010 29,021 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 28,938 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)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 24,602 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2008 19,188 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 SXB is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Green with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 SXB, 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 SXB registered?

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

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