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J66 KEO

2005 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

142,036 mi
Last recorded142,036 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2014
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ66 KEO
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2014 142,036 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

o/s/f wheel bearing has slight play/noisey

registration plate lights dim

Fail 15 Aug 2014 142,036 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

o/s/f wheel bearing has slight play/noisey

registration plate lights dim

Pass 15 Aug 2013 124,795 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 113,020 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2012 113,020 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 4 Aug 2010 110,592 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 4 Aug 2010 110,580 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2009 100,997 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2009 100,997 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 2 Jul 2009 100,855 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

front number plate

Pass 6 May 2008 80,217 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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J66 KEO is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,588cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 J66 KEO, 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 J66 KEO registered?

J66 KEO is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 13 May 2005.

Is J66 KEO safe to buy?

The MOT history for J66 KEO shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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