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RK55 XJJ

2005 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

103,066 mi
Last recorded103,066 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK55 XJJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2020 103,066 miles

Coolant leak needs attention (ASAP) ()

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

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2019 90,508 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front,Rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2018 84,290 miles

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both front (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 78,948 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

engine management light appears on the dashboard

Pass 30 Mar 2016 73,493 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 68,159 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 63,103 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 59,733 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

Fail 15 Apr 2013 59,733 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 16 Apr 2012 54,740 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 54,740 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 45,777 miles

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

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)

Fail 1 Nov 2010 45,746 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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)

Pass 29 Oct 2009 40,280 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 36,224 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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RK55 XJJ is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XJJ, 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 XJJ registered?

RK55 XJJ is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 22 September 2005.

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