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GJ55 KGV

2005 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

179,262 mi
Last recorded179,262 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ55 KGV
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2019 179,262 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2018 172,506 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 159,346 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust back box has slight corosion

Pass 1 Nov 2016 147,502 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Nov 2015 140,707 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 28 Nov 2015 140,707 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2014 129,604 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2013 106,867 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 8 Oct 2012 81,302 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 59,416 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2011 59,416 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Oct 2010 40,771 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 25,572 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 20,645 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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 KGV is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 KGV, 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 GJ55 KGV registered?

GJ55 KGV is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 26 September 2005.

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