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RN54 EVD

2005 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2015
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

162,999 mi
Last recorded162,999 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2014
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN54 EVD
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2014 162,999 miles

cut in n/s front tyre wall

Fail 25 Mar 2014 162,661 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

cut in n/s front tyre wall

Pass 7 Mar 2013 139,467 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 129,536 miles

Both front lower suspension rear bushes worn.

Rear brake discs worn low.

Pass 6 Dec 2010 109,152 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 102,899 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 97,365 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 91,222 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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RN54 EVD is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 RN54 EVD, 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 RN54 EVD registered?

RN54 EVD is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 January 2005.

Is RN54 EVD safe to buy?

The MOT history for RN54 EVD shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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