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AD05 KBX

2005 Volvo S40

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2022
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

146,547 mi
Last recorded146,547 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD05 KBX
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2021 146,547 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 134,933 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 3 Jul 2019 134,933 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 126,119 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2017 119,759 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside wiper not working

Pass 21 Jul 2016 112,848 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 108,584 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2015 108,584 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 97,964 miles

Centre engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 87,668 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2012 77,028 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2011 65,115 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 53,612 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 43,194 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 43,164 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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AD05 KBX is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 AD05 KBX, 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 AD05 KBX registered?

AD05 KBX is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 25 July 2005.

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