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RL54 XSN

2005 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

43,884 mi
Last recorded43,884 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2023
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL54 XSN
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2023 43,884 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 38,717 miles

vehicle underbody covered in under sealer

Pass 4 Nov 2021 38,247 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2021 38,247 miles

Front Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

Front Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2020 37,040 miles

little reserve travel in handbrake

showing signs of surface rust on under side of vehicle body

slight oil leak

Pass 17 Apr 2019 34,597 miles

oil leak

underside of vehicle shows signs of corrosion throughout

Pass 29 Mar 2018 33,113 miles

Oil leak ()

offside wing mirror casing outer casing missing

washer bottle leaking

Fail 26 Mar 2018 33,068 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak ()

offside wing mirror casing outer casing missing

washer bottle leaking

Pass 24 Mar 2017 31,164 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

oil leak

Fail 13 Mar 2017 31,164 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

oil leak

Pass 4 Apr 2016 29,518 miles

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 10 Jan 2015 23,206 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Feb 2014 21,948 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 20,261 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 18,368 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2012 18,367 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2011 16,435 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 14,361 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 11,815 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 8,898 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 XSN is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 RL54 XSN, 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 XSN registered?

RL54 XSN is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 28 February 2005.

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