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RK05 WTL

2005 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

139,457 mi
Last recorded139,457 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK05 WTL
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2017 139,457 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 129,690 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2015 129,487 miles

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2014 116,247 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 167,802 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2012 154,198 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2011 142,952 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

unable to obtaine any reading for exhaust emmissi0n too clean

Pass 1 Apr 2010 127,943 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2010 127,943 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 114,593 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 114,593 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

All tyres wearing low

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

Pass 8 Apr 2008 92,898 miles

THE NEAR SIDE FRONT WHEEL AS NOT BEEN REPLACED BUT AS BEEN REPAIRED

Fail 4 Apr 2008 92,846 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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 WTL is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,588cc diesel 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 RK05 WTL, 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 WTL?

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What year was RK05 WTL registered?

RK05 WTL is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 7 April 2005.

Is RK05 WTL safe to buy?

The MOT history for RK05 WTL shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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