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RY05 RYN

2005 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

140,098 mi
Last recorded140,098 miles
Recorded on10 May 2021
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY05 RYN
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 May 2021 140,098 miles
Fail 10 May 2021 140,098 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Fail 26 Nov 2020 136,465 miles

Emissions not tested Readings off scale - risk of equipment damage (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2019 117,719 miles

offside front tyre inner wall deteriorated & worn on inner edge

Fail 2 Oct 2019 117,719 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust system insecure REAR BRACKET BROKEN (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps BOTH (4.7.2 (a))

Tyre has ply or cords exposed BOTH REARS (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

offside front tyre inner wall deteriorated & worn on inner edge

Pass 1 Oct 2018 101,210 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 85,516 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.7mm 205/50/17/93w (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Jun 2016 76,708 miles

Nearside Rear rumble from wheel bearing when rotated

Fail 18 Jun 2016 76,708 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear rumble from wheel bearing when rotated

Pass 6 Jun 2015 69,452 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 64,117 miles

nearside front tyre worn to 2.5mm

Fail 26 Jun 2014 64,117 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn to 2.5mm

nearside rear tyre worn smooth and uneven on inner tread(new tyre recommended)

Fail 25 Jun 2013 57,229 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 57,229 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)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 50,792 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2011 43,862 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 36,916 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 28,786 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 20,827 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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RY05 RYN is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 RYN, 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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RY05 RYN is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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