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RN54 WUC

2005 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

178,323 mi
Last recorded178,323 miles
Recorded on15 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN54 WUC
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2018 178,323 miles

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

surface corrosion to rear underside

surface corrosion to rear underside suspension components

Pass 18 May 2017 171,233 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 157,871 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbone, "rear" bushes. (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Apr 2016 157,871 miles

Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint both rear link pins (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbone, "rear" bushes. (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 145,776 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2015 145,776 miles

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

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

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

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

Slight play in both front inner wishbone suspension bushes.

Pass 28 Jan 2014 137,949 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 129,471 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Pass 21 Jan 2012 123,155 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2011 118,931 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2010 114,962 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2009 111,848 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2008 109,116 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 WUC is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 WUC, 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 WUC registered?

RN54 WUC is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 24 January 2005.

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