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RY05 LPV

2005 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

147,548 mi
Last recorded147,548 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY05 LPV
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2017 147,548 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak ()

engine noisey

front to rear exhaust corroded

Fail 7 Oct 2017 147,322 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak ()

engine noisey

front to rear exhaust corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2016 139,555 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases section flexible part (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 132,981 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi down pipe (7.1.2)

Fail 11 Dec 2014 129,597 miles

N/S/R tyre worn on inside edge but ok for test

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Dec 2014 129,597 miles

N/S/R tyre worn on inside edge but ok for test

Pass 7 Dec 2013 119,709 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2012 105,079 miles

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

rear exhaust box skin corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2011 151,479 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2011 151,366 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2010 134,381 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 122,784 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2009 122,781 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 4 Nov 2008 111,265 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 99,735 miles

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

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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RY05 LPV is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 RY05 LPV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RY05 LPV registered?

RY05 LPV is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 29 June 2005.

Is RY05 LPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for RY05 LPV shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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