MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
140,098 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
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))
offside front tyre inner wall deteriorated & worn on inner edge
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
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
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)
Nearside Rear rumble from wheel bearing when rotated
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
nearside front tyre worn to 2.5mm
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)
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)
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)
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
Based on 1,390,271 MOT tests across 104,646 vehicles.
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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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What year was RY05 RYN registered?
RY05 RYN is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 June 2005.
Is RY05 RYN safe to buy?
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