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RV05 WSE

2005 Volvo S40

Green Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2009
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

53,687 mi
Last recorded53,687 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2008
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV05 WSE
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 13 Feb 2008 53,687 miles

ALL BRAKE DISCS HAVE SURFACE CORROSION/ BRAKE EFFICIENCEY MAY BE REDUCED UNTILL BRAKES ARE BEDDED IN

FRONT TYRES ARE BOTH 2,5MM

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE REAR TYRES ARE ON THE 1,6MM MINIMUM LIMIT

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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RV05 WSE is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 RV05 WSE, 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 RV05 WSE registered?

RV05 WSE is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 18 March 2005.

Is RV05 WSE safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV05 WSE shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RV05 WSE have outstanding finance?

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