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RK05 WTZ

2005 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

129,152 mi
Last recorded129,152 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2024
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK05 WTZ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2024 129,152 miles

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

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

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

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

rear silencer mounting bracket not connected (corroded)

Pass 23 Aug 2023 123,010 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 116,674 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 112,396 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2021 112,396 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2020 112,105 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four road tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 105,287 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 12 Apr 2019 105,287 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2018 100,029 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing on edges

Offside rear tyre wearing on edges

Pass 11 Apr 2017 94,765 miles

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

Rear tyres worn slightly uneven

Fail 10 Apr 2017 94,762 miles

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

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

Rear tyres worn slightly uneven

Pass 19 Apr 2016 89,431 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 83,742 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2014 78,918 miles

both front lower arm rear bushes split

Fail 17 Apr 2014 78,918 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front lower arm rear bushes split

perishing rubber in all tyre treads

Pass 24 Apr 2013 73,202 miles

o/s/r inner side light not working

Fail 24 Apr 2013 73,202 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

o/s/r inner side light not working

Pass 27 Apr 2012 66,942 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 58,113 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 58,113 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Apr 2010 48,725 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Apr 2009 38,663 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 27,519 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 WTZ is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 WTZ, 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 WTZ registered?

RK05 WTZ is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 26 April 2005.

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