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GY05 KCG

2005 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

80,081 mi
Last recorded80,081 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY05 KCG
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2021 80,081 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and inner edge of raised tread is bald and has a small cut (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Jan 2021 180,081 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner rear ward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and inner edge of raised tread is bald and has a small cut (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 165,506 miles

Exhaust heatshield is insecure

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 22 Jun 2019 165,227 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust heatshield is insecure

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 151,757 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides front and Near side rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jun 2017 144,619 miles

Offside Rear tyre perished

Oil leak ()

Fail 2 Jun 2017 144,619 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort handbrake (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear tyre perished

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Jun 2016 137,060 miles

Centre exhaust box outer skin corroded

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and has a nail in tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush rear inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Rear tyre 3mm

Fail 21 Jun 2016 136,744 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and has a nail in tread (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Centre exhaust box outer skin corroded

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and has a nail in tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush rear inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Rear tyre 3mm

Pass 10 Jun 2015 125,489 miles

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

front exhaust mount broken but system still supported

Fail 10 Jun 2015 125,489 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

front exhaust mount broken but system still supported

Pass 19 Jun 2014 110,593 miles

all tyres wearing low on inner edges, wheel allignment fault

Pass 21 Jun 2013 99,508 miles

nearside rear tyre deterioated (inner sidewall)

Fail 20 Jun 2013 99,502 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside rear tyre deterioated (inner sidewall)

Pass 30 May 2012 88,842 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 76,631 miles

nearside front tyre low on edges.

offside front tyre low on edges.

Pass 14 Jun 2010 64,073 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 54,790 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 43,468 miles

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

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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GY05 KCG is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GY05 KCG, 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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GY05 KCG is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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