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GK05 DWG

2005 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2015
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

45,172 mi
Last recorded45,172 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2014
Typical for 2005 Volvo V40112,570 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK05 DWG
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2014 45,172 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 38,256 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Reverse lamp(s) not working.

Fail 26 Mar 2013 38,256 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 28,776 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2012 28,776 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 19,496 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2011 19,496 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2010 9,448 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 48 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo V40?

Based on 1,865,374 MOT tests across 172,439 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
6,937
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
172,439
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 66,595
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 49,904
Brake pipe excessively corroded 43,421
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 28,897
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 27,218
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GK05 DWG is a 2005 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2005 Volvo V40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 112,570 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volvo V40 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 66,595 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GK05 DWG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo V40 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 21 years old, this Volvo V40 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GK05 DWG registered?

GK05 DWG is a 2005 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 December 2005.

Is GK05 DWG safe to buy?

The MOT history for GK05 DWG shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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