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RK05 SXD

2005 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

141,582 mi
Last recorded141,582 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2016
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK05 SXD
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2016 141,582 miles
Fail 7 May 2015 136,423 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 7 May 2015 136,423 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 131,122 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 12 May 2014 131,122 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 125,917 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 121,881 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 116,735 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 111,399 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 98,489 miles

BOTH SIDES FRONT ROAD WHEELS SLIGHTLY DAMAGED ON INNER EDGES

FRONT BRAKE PADS WEARING LOW

NEAR SIDE FRONT TYRE WORN DOWN TO 3MM

Pass 10 Mar 2008 81,560 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 SXD is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel 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 SXD, 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

How do I check the history of RK05 SXD?

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What year was RK05 SXD registered?

RK05 SXD is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 10 March 2005.

Is RK05 SXD safe to buy?

The MOT history for RK05 SXD 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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