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KA54 SMO

2005 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2023
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

153,440 mi
Last recorded153,440 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKA54 SMO
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2022 153,440 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

parking brake needs adjustment

Pass 10 Sep 2021 146,462 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 10 Sep 2021 146,461 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam Both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both (3.5 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 140,417 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2019 135,577 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 132,450 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2018 132,558 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 128,082 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Coolant leak ()

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 7 Jul 2017 128,082 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Coolant leak ()

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 119,738 miles

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

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

Rear coil spring worn both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 8 Jul 2016 119,737 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Rear coil spring worn both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 29 Jun 2016 119,420 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported Mountain bracket broken (7.1.1)

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Hand brake effort low

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Wear on front tyre treads

Pass 2 Jul 2015 111,962 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2015 111,873 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 7 Jun 2014 103,510 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jun 2014 103,510 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 May 2013 90,133 miles

both front bottom wish bone rear void bushes starting to split

Fail 29 May 2013 90,133 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

both front bottom wish bone rear void bushes starting to split

Pass 14 Jan 2012 71,302 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011
Pass 5 Jan 2010 130,276 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 109,319 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2008 83,464 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 21 Jan 2008 82,968 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

rear brakes slightly inbalanced (require attention)

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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KA54 SMO is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 KA54 SMO, 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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KA54 SMO is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 25 February 2005.

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