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DG05 KVD

2005 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

227,382 mi
Last recorded227,382 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG05 KVD
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2018 227,382 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Mar 2018 227,382 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2017 206,759 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 30 Mar 2017 206,758 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 185,899 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 185,898 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 165,018 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 140,582 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 117,956 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 96,108 miles

age cracks appearing on o/s/r inner wall of tyre.

Pass 11 Mar 2011 77,535 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 62,115 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 47,379 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 35,797 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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DG05 KVD is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 DG05 KVD, 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 DG05 KVD registered?

DG05 KVD is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 16 April 2005.

Is DG05 KVD safe to buy?

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