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RV55 MWC

2005 Volvo S40

Purple Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2021
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

118,001 mi
Last recorded118,001 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV55 MWC
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2020 118,001 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2020 118,001 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside front flexi brake hose insecure

handbrake excessive travel

slight oil leak

Fail 21 Nov 2020 118,001 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside front flexi brake hose insecure

slight oil leak

Pass 23 Nov 2019 109,348 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2018 103,599 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front marker light out

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust tailpipe bracket corroded off,exhaust secure

sill covers fitted unable to fully check sill condition

Fail 21 Nov 2018 103,598 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front marker light out

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust tailpipe bracket corroded off,exhaust secure

sill covers fitted unable to fully check sill condition

Pass 22 Nov 2017 98,241 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing slightly noisy

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust rear hanger corroded off,exhaust secure

Pass 28 Nov 2016 94,609 miles

Nearside Front marker light out

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre worn bald on inner edge

Fail 25 Nov 2016 94,609 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front marker light out

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre worn bald on inner edge

Pass 3 Oct 2013 92,240 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 88,182 miles

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

n/s/f tyre small cut on outer wall

Pass 5 Oct 2011 83,586 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s/f tyre worn badly on both edges

Fail 5 Oct 2011 83,586 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s/f tyre worn badly on both edges

Fail 4 Oct 2011 83,572 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Oct 2010 78,623 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Sep 2009 72,807 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 15 Sep 2009 72,799 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 13 Aug 2008 58,585 miles

N/S/R seat belt is slightly frayed

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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RV55 MWC is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Purple with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 RV55 MWC, 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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RV55 MWC is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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