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RN54 VNG

2005 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

188,757 mi
Last recorded188,757 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN54 VNG
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2022 188,757 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2022 188,756 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 185,713 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 184,598 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2020 184,593 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 180,316 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

front shocks leaking

handbrake poor

rear rollbar links play

screen damage

unable to assess some areas due to covers

Fail 6 Feb 2019 180,313 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit tested to plate limit of 1.33,averaged 2.63 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

front shocks leaking

handbrake poor

rear rollbar links play

screen damage

unable to assess some areas due to covers

Pass 18 Jan 2018 178,265 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 174,956 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 172,484 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 10 Feb 2016 172,484 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour rear nearside (1.4.A.2f)

Direction indicator incorrect colour rear offside (1.4.A.2f)

Steering rack gaiter insecure front offside (2.2.D.2d)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front nearside (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front offside (2.4.G.2)

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 17 Feb 2015 168,794 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2014 165,325 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 160,034 miles

chip in screen.play o/s/r link

Pass 16 Feb 2012 155,247 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 151,309 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 136,721 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 112,196 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 69,871 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 VNG is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 VNG, 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 VNG registered?

RN54 VNG is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 February 2005.

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