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RV55 MZP

2005 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2023
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

157,902 mi
Last recorded157,902 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV55 MZP
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2022 157,902 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 145,894 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 139,758 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 136,835 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 128,295 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2017 128,294 miles

Front Fuel system component insecure filter housing (7.2.1)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 113,678 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 84,415 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

Fail 28 Aug 2015 84,415 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working Both (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 Sep 2014 76,371 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2013 70,308 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 63,524 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 57,389 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 49,135 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 40,971 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 33,538 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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RV55 MZP is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 RV55 MZP, 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 RV55 MZP registered?

RV55 MZP is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 2 September 2005.

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