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GJ55 GKL

2005 Volvo S40

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2019
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

90,971 mi
Last recorded90,971 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ55 GKL
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 25 Jan 2018 90,971 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 87,630 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 83,641 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 78,761 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 74,314 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 69,655 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 64,605 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 15 Feb 2011 59,667 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 53,694 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 39,636 miles

Nail in nearside rear 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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GJ55 GKL is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 GJ55 GKL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GJ55 GKL registered?

GJ55 GKL is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 7 November 2005.

Is GJ55 GKL safe to buy?

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