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RN05 ETK

2005 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2014
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

126,470 mi
Last recorded126,470 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2013
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN05 ETK
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Fail 18 Jun 2013 126,470 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 126,470 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2012 115,310 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 103,207 miles

Oil leak

offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 21 Jun 2010 88,821 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 68,237 miles

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jun 2008 54,522 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 ETK is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 ETK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of RN05 ETK?

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What year was RN05 ETK registered?

RN05 ETK is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 28 July 2005.

Is RN05 ETK safe to buy?

The MOT history for RN05 ETK shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RN05 ETK have outstanding finance?

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