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DK05 TBY

2005 Volvo S40

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

144,233 mi
Last recorded144,233 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK05 TBY
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2022 144,233 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear heat shield insecure

abs service required.

Pass 5 Mar 2021 135,990 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 131,425 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both shockers top covers fallen off (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 18 Mar 2020 131,420 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both shockers top covers fallen off (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 126,990 miles

boty front tyres worn on inside edge and slight play in steering os

Pass 12 Mar 2018 120,494 miles

front discs worn slight play in rear drop links

Pass 7 Mar 2017 115,025 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 106,820 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 96,090 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 82,836 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Mar 2013 73,799 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

wet weather test

Fail 16 Mar 2013 73,799 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

wet weather test

Pass 8 Mar 2012 64,684 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2011 56,021 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2010 47,514 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2009 38,391 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 28,698 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 28,696 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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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DK05 TBY is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 DK05 TBY, 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 DK05 TBY registered?

DK05 TBY is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 28 March 2005.

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