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GK55 UKC

2005 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2021
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

43,799 mi
Last recorded43,799 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK55 UKC
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2020 43,799 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 43,361 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 41,253 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 3 Jul 2017 39,486 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 35,228 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 29,557 miles

both rear tyres perished and cracking

Pass 4 Jul 2014 26,193 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 23,613 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 21,074 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 19,846 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 18,538 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2010 18,538 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2009 17,439 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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GK55 UKC is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 GK55 UKC, 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 GK55 UKC registered?

GK55 UKC is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is GK55 UKC safe to buy?

The MOT history for GK55 UKC shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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