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DS05 KFG

2005 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

83,297 mi
Last recorded83,297 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS05 KFG
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2019 83,297 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 75,970 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 71,817 miles

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear brake pipe union (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 17 Jul 2017 71,817 miles

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear brake pipe union (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Jul 2016 67,786 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2015 63,404 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2014 57,950 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2013 53,131 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 47,891 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2012 47,868 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 42,429 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2011 42,429 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 15 Jul 2010 38,139 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 32,567 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 24,831 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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DS05 KFG is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DS05 KFG, 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 DS05 KFG registered?

DS05 KFG is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 6 August 2005.

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