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S40 RRG

2005 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

143,232 mi
Last recorded143,232 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2023
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS40 RRG
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2023 143,232 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2023 143,223 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner cv boot (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2022 134,287 miles

undertray and sill covers fitted

Pass 30 Nov 2021 123,246 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2021 122,833 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Nov 2020 113,155 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2020 112,950 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2019 105,128 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2018 92,093 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 86,412 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

exhaust box deteriating

Pass 12 Aug 2016 80,516 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2015 72,407 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 64,637 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)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2013 55,667 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2012 45,653 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2011 32,159 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2011 32,159 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2011 32,159 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2010 21,971 miles

Plastic sill panels fitted

Pass 17 Aug 2009 18,028 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 14,692 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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S40 RRG is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S40 RRG, 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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S40 RRG is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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