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RK55 XHZ

2005 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2020
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

175,073 mi
Last recorded175,073 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK55 XHZ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2019 175,073 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 168,869 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges.

Pass 21 Feb 2017 159,984 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 150,660 miles

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

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

Offside Front small cut in tyre sidewall

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear tyres worn more so inner edges

Fail 25 Feb 2016 150,660 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front brake discs corroded

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear small cut in tyre sidewall

Rear brake discs corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres worn more so inner edges advise wheel alignment checks

Pass 8 Jun 2015 146,334 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 131,142 miles

both front tyres wearing close to limt

Pass 14 Jun 2013 117,108 miles

screen chipped

Pass 11 Jun 2012 103,891 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 88,794 miles

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

suspect front brake discs worn to limit

Pass 28 Aug 2010 85,372 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 77,700 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2008 54,947 miles

Nearside Front 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)

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 XHZ is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 XHZ, 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 RK55 XHZ registered?

RK55 XHZ is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 2 September 2005.

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