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RN05 EHP

2005 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

188,645 mi
Last recorded188,645 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN05 EHP
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2024 188,645 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2023 187,280 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Jan 2023 187,271 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 182,737 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Jan 2022 182,736 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 179,455 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner clip (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 175,117 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 19 Sep 2019 175,043 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced dip beam (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (inner clip) (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside rear parking brake weak effort

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 172,267 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Oct 2018 172,237 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 168,146 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 164,663 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit very close on inner of tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring testable components

Fail 2 Sep 2016 164,663 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit very close on inner of tread (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring testable components

Pass 26 Aug 2015 160,045 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 155,402 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

n/s headlamp beam image to very clear

n/s/r tyre wearing near limit of tread on inner edge

very slightly rusty in places underneath

Pass 20 Aug 2013 150,843 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

O/S/R BRAKE BINDING SLIGHTLY

Fail 19 Aug 2013 150,837 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

FRONT AND REAR SUSPENSION SUBFRAMES AND COMPONENTS GETTING CORRODED

O/S/R BRAKE BINDING SLIGHTLY

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Aug 2012 145,917 miles

Getting rusty in places underneath.

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

O/s/r brake binding slightly.

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

Pass 18 Aug 2011 139,442 miles

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

O/S HEADLAMP ON LOWER LIMIT OF AIM

Fail 18 Aug 2011 139,442 miles

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

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

O/S HEADLAMP ON LOWER LIMIT OF AIM

Pass 15 Jul 2010 133,648 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2009 120,773 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 96,455 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2008 96,455 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 EHP is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EHP, 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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RN05 EHP is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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