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RL54 XSP

2005 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

128,711 mi
Last recorded128,711 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2026 128,711 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2025 128,227 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2024 127,603 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2023 126,868 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2022 125,824 miles

slight engine oil leak

Pass 13 Feb 2021 124,619 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 8 Feb 2020 123,422 miles

nearside front shock absorber slight weep

Pass 2 Feb 2019 121,074 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2019 121,074 miles

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 118,017 miles

Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 Jan 2017 115,098 miles

rear exhaust rusty

slight oil leak from steering rack

Fail 14 Jan 2017 115,098 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

rear exhaust rusty

slight oil leak from steering rack

Pass 29 Jan 2016 114,469 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Jan 2016 114,469 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 112,763 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2014 111,135 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 109,607 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2012 108,123 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

coolant low

emissions readings fluctuating indicating a fault

front tyres starting to wear low on inner edges

Fail 27 Jan 2012 108,104 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Inner Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

coolant low

emissions readings fluctuating indicating a fault

front tyres starting to wear low on inner edges

Pass 24 Jan 2011 105,509 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2010 92,161 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 80,193 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 63,573 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2008 63,573 miles

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

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 XSP is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 XSP, 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 XSP registered?

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

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