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RL54 TXW

2005 Volvo S40

Purple Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2022
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

98,638 mi
Last recorded98,638 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL54 TXW
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2021 98,638 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 90,736 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 81,175 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 74,116 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 66,253 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 62,620 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 26 Jan 2016 62,620 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 58,811 miles

n/s/r tyre slightly out of shape inner edge

o/s/r tyre slightly out of shape inner edge

Pass 29 Jan 2014 54,477 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 49,472 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2012 46,170 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2011 42,226 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 38,137 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2010 38,103 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Jan 2009 31,378 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 24,744 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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RL54 TXW is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Purple with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 RL54 TXW, 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 TXW registered?

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

Is RL54 TXW safe to buy?

The MOT history for RL54 TXW shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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