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RK55 XLN

2005 Volvo 240

Green Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

150,035 mi
Last recorded150,035 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2013
Typical for 2005 Volvo 240104,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK55 XLN
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2013 150,035 miles

n/s/r wheel bearing slighlty worn

Fail 20 Aug 2013 150,031 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Sep 2012 138,076 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)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 130,872 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 118,438 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2009 103,347 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 103,347 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Oct 2008 82,306 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)

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

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

How Reliable is the Volvo 240?

Based on 134,955 MOT tests across 18,976 vehicles.

67.1%
Pass Rate
2,823
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
18,976
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,198
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 5,759
Stop lamp not working 5,132
Registration plate lamp not working 5,125
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,981
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RK55 XLN is a 2005 Volvo 240 in Green with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2005 Volvo 240 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 104,340 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 240 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 6,198 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RK55 XLN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo 240 typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 21 years old, this Volvo 240 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was RK55 XLN registered?

RK55 XLN is a 2005 Volvo 240, first registered on 2 September 2005.

Is RK55 XLN safe to buy?

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