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K20 DFC

2005 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

111,045 mi
Last recorded111,045 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK20 DFC
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 29 Mar 2017 111,045 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear Gas suspension unit deteriorated and likely to fail (2.4.D.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Gas suspension unit deteriorated and likely to fail (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 106,094 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2015 106,094 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 101,502 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

o/s/r tyre cracked and perished

Fail 13 Jun 2014 101,498 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

o/s/r tyre cracked and perished

Fail 29 May 2014 101,492 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s/f tyre cut on sidewall

o/s/r tyre cracked and perished

Pass 3 May 2013 92,651 miles

Exhaust heatshield insecure.

Exhaust rear hanger broken.

Nearside rear tyre near limit and cut on inner sidewall.

Offside front tyre worn on inner shoulder.

Fail 2 May 2013 92,649 miles

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

Exhaust heatshield insecure.

Exhaust rear hanger broken.

Nearside rear tyre near limit and cut on inner sidewall.

Offside front tyre worn on inner shoulder.

Pass 4 Apr 2012 83,491 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)

Fail 4 Apr 2012 83,491 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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 21 Mar 2011 75,044 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2010 60,219 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 45,151 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 32,285 miles

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

Offside Rear 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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K20 DFC is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 K20 DFC, 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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K20 DFC is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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