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RN05 DNJ

2005 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

92,805 mi
Last recorded92,805 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2015
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN05 DNJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2015 92,805 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2015 92,803 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jun 2014 61,132 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2014 61,132 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 54,895 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 49,501 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 44,325 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2010 38,794 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 32,681 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 24,575 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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RN05 DNJ is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 RN05 DNJ, 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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How do I check the history of RN05 DNJ?

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What year was RN05 DNJ registered?

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

Is RN05 DNJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RN05 DNJ shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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