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RL54 TXV

2005 Volvo S40

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

133,237 mi
Last recorded133,237 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL54 TXV
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2019 133,237 miles

Nearside Front cv boot leaked

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

underneath trey fitted

Fail 4 Jan 2019 133,237 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front cv boot leaked

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

underneath trey fitted

Pass 12 Jan 2018 128,968 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 8 Jan 2018 128,948 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 Jan 2017 124,846 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 124,058 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2016 124,058 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 114,947 miles

Offside & nearside rear shockabsorbers poor damping effect

Offside front tyre tread low inner edge

Fail 23 Jan 2015 114,947 miles

Offside & nearside rear shockabsorbers poor damping effect

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front tyre tread low inner edge

Pass 28 Jan 2014 104,493 miles

Nearside fron shock absorber lost it's dampening ability.

Fail 24 Jan 2014 104,493 miles

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

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

Nearside fron shock absorber lost it's dampening ability.

Pass 18 Jan 2013 92,197 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2013 92,197 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 4 Jan 2012 78,740 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 66,352 miles

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

Nearside and offside front brake pads low.

Nearside and offside front discs worn.

Nearside and offside rear brake discs worn

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Jan 2010 46,590 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 38,352 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 30,052 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2008 29,897 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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RL54 TXV is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 RL54 TXV, 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 RL54 TXV registered?

RL54 TXV is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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