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K12 ANN

2005 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

89,906 mi
Last recorded89,906 miles
Recorded on22 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK12 ANN
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2025 89,906 miles
Pass 29 May 2024 87,221 miles
Fail 27 May 2024 87,220 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2023 83,878 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 81,511 miles
Fail 16 May 2022 81,516 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 May 2021 79,107 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 77,415 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 74,759 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 69,083 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2018 69,083 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 63,707 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 59,510 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 53,693 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 48,884 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2013 43,752 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2012 39,247 miles
Pass 30 May 2011 34,428 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 28,397 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 25,089 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 19,820 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 19,159 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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K12 ANN is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 K12 ANN, 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 K12 ANN registered?

K12 ANN is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 24 January 2005.

Is K12 ANN safe to buy?

The MOT history for K12 ANN shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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