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RN05 DNF

2005 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

172,999 mi
Last recorded172,999 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2017
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN05 DNF
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2017 172,999 miles

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 13 Dec 2016 162,882 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 143,824 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 132,852 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2014 119,185 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2014 119,185 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 112,817 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 111,164 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 109,335 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

exhaust corroded

front brake imbalance

handbrake travel

screen damaged

wipers smearing

Pass 30 Jun 2010 97,505 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2009 77,904 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 25 Jun 2009 77,904 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 57,232 miles

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

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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RN05 DNF is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 RN05 DNF, 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 RN05 DNF registered?

RN05 DNF is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 June 2005.

Is RN05 DNF safe to buy?

The MOT history for RN05 DNF shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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