MOT Status
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120,383 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both wishbones (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front discs corroded inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rear discs corroded inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front discs corroded inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rear discs corroded inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front driveshaft bearing slightly rough on rotation.
Power steering component(s) leaking Resevoir area (2.3.3b)
Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Nearside mirror back missing
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)
Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Nearside mirror back missing
Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Nearside mirror back missing
nearside wing mirror backing missing
NS mirror back missing
Oil leak
nearside rear tyre worn on inside edge
offside rear tyre wearing slightly out of shape on inside edge
Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
OSF Washer jet provides sufficient fluid but suggest re-alignment
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Brake Discs slightly Rusty - advise only
Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
OSF Washer jet provides sufficient fluid but suggest re-alignment
Rear Brake Discs slightly Rusty - advise only
Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Off side front tyre slightly wearing on inner edge
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Off side front tyre slightly wearing on inner edge
Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
brake pads low all round
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
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DA55 KKS is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.
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 DA55 KKS, 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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DA55 KKS is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 23 December 2005.
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