MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
178,949 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Nail in tyre ()
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR WISHBONE BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR WISHBONE BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Nail in tyre ()
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
both headlamps emit a dim light
nearside rear tyre cracking
rear exhaust mount broken
rear exhaust mounting is broken,exhaust is still secure
slight wear to rear brake discs
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
n/s/f tyre wall damage
rear exhaust mount broken
Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
front tyres low on edges 205/50/17 w xl
nearside rear tyre cracking
oil leak from gearbox
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
nsf non obligatory sidelight not working
advise on offside rear tyre worn too 2 1/2mm and nailed
rear exhaust section tailpipe bracket rusted
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
advise on offside rear tyre worn too 2 1/2mm and nailed
rear exhaust section tailpipe bracket rusted
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
Based on 1,390,271 MOT tests across 104,646 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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RK55 XJV is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Blue 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 XJV, 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 XJV registered?
RK55 XJV is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 23 September 2005.
Is RK55 XJV safe to buy?
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