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RK55 XMG

2005 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

154,025 mi
Last recorded154,025 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2019 154,025 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 145,838 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 134,260 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 128,239 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2015 128,234 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2014 119,889 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 105,557 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2013 105,495 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 9 May 2012 86,844 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 73,112 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 60,085 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 600,081 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Nov 2008 43,866 miles

n/s/r tyre just on legal linit

nail in o/s/r tyre

stone chips in windscreen

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 XMG is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 XMG, 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 XMG registered?

RK55 XMG is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 16 December 2005.

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