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RY05 RXW

2005 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

180,662 mi
Last recorded180,662 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY05 RXW
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2018 180,662 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 173,130 miles

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

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear gear box mount slight play in rubber bush

Pass 5 Dec 2016 164,966 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view wing mirror (8.1.2a)

Pass 12 Dec 2015 157,884 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 150,913 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 137,675 miles

front brake disc inner surfaces corroded

nearside mirror repeator lens missing

rear brake disc surfaces corroded

Fail 11 Nov 2013 137,674 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

front brake disc inner surfaces corroded

nearside mirror repeator lens missing

rear brake disc surfaces corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2012 130,835 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2011 122,803 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Aug 2011 122,802 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2010 114,725 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2010 114,725 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2009 106,720 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2008 95,482 miles

unable to check all componants due to covers

Fail 28 May 2008 95,482 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

unable to check all componants due to covers

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 RXW is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,997cc 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 RXW, 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 RY05 RXW registered?

RY05 RXW is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 28 June 2005.

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