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RK05 WUT

2005 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

137,712 mi
Last recorded137,712 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK05 WUT
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 137,712 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jun 2026 137,688 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2025 133,019 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 3 Jun 2025 133,010 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jun 2024 129,341 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

slight corrosion on discs

slight cracking on tyrewalls

Pass 20 May 2023 126,236 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

nearside washer jet blocked

slight corrosion on all discs

tyrewalls cracked

Fail 15 May 2023 126,235 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

nearside washer jet blocked

slight corrosion on all discs

tyrewalls cracked

Pass 8 Dec 2021 122,676 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2021 122,676 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2020 119,201 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Tail pipe mounting broken. (6.1.2 (a))

Front wipers smearing slightly.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Phone mount removed from offside of front screen.

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres tread low. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 116,946 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 13 Feb 2020 116,946 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 113,398 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 22 Feb 2018 109,642 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both slightly (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack area (2.3.3b)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured Both (1.4.A.2f)

Rear exhaust hanger not attached

Fail 21 Feb 2018 109,639 miles

Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both slightly (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack area (2.3.3b)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured Both (1.4.A.2f)

Rear exhaust hanger not attached

Pass 9 Mar 2017 106,461 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front wiper blade slightly smearing

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component from reservoir (2.3.3b)

Rear exhaust hanger broken

Fail 8 Mar 2017 106,452 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front wiper blade slightly smearing

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component from reservoir (2.3.3b)

Rear exhaust hanger broken

Pass 2 Mar 2016 103,066 miles

offside front anti roll bar link rubber boot split

offside rear tyre worn

Pass 23 Feb 2015 93,892 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 85,109 miles

front track control bushes slight wear

Pass 19 Feb 2013 77,021 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2013 77,011 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2012 68,270 miles

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

nsf tyre cut

osf tyre wearing on inner shoulder

Pass 21 Feb 2011 59,255 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Feb 2010 51,379 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2008 36,444 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 WUT is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WUT, 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 WUT registered?

RK05 WUT is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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