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RK55 BVU

2005 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

141,308 mi
Last recorded141,308 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK55 BVU
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2025 141,308 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2024 135,709 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 133,475 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2022 130,110 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2021 126,375 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2021 126,375 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 May 2020 122,087 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 111,525 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Light misting (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inside edge & perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Middle pipe before fuel tank corroding from inside out (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 103,894 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing age cracks in tread and uneven wear on inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2018 103,845 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing age cracks in tread and uneven wear on inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 96,778 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 92,022 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2015 87,726 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 84,636 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2013 83,801 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear suspension bump stop starting to deterioate

Pass 11 Mar 2013 83,801 miles

Offside rear suspension bump stop starting to deterioate

Pass 22 Dec 2011 81,248 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 81,146 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 81,133 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 81,094 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 67,003 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2008 50,211 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2008 50,211 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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)

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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RK55 BVU is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 RK55 BVU, 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

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What year was RK55 BVU registered?

RK55 BVU is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 20 September 2005.

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The MOT history for RK55 BVU shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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