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137,712 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre
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))
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
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
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
Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
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))
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))
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))
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
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
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
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
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
offside front anti roll bar link rubber boot split
offside rear tyre worn
front track control bushes slight wear
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
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
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
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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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RK05 WUT is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 March 2005.
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