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RY05 XXG

2005 Volvo S40

Purple Diesel 2521cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

98,137 mi
Last recorded98,137 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY05 XXG
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2019 98,137 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2017 92,665 miles

Approx 2mm left on rear brake pads

Fail 22 Dec 2017 92,665 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/50R17 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Dec 2016 75,907 miles

Approx 2mm left on front brake pads

Front tyres on legal limit and worn on edges

N/S/R tyre slightly out of shape

Fail 16 Dec 2016 75,907 miles

Approx 2mm left on front brake pads

Front tyres on legal limit and worn on edges

N/S/R tyre slightly out of shape

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 63,111 miles

Approx 1.5mm left on rear brake pads

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 39,999 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2013 37,778 miles

rear suspension tie rod bars , rubber bushes split / debonding

Pass 24 Oct 2012 34,196 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2011 26,035 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 24,711 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2010 24,672 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Pass 22 Oct 2009 20,433 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2008 14,531 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2008 14,531 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

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 XXG is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Purple with a 2,521cc 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 XXG, 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 XXG registered?

RY05 XXG is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 29 July 2005.

Is RY05 XXG safe to buy?

The MOT history for RY05 XXG 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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