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KC05 OOH

2005 Volvo S40

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

155,667 mi
Last recorded155,667 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC05 OOH
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2019 155,667 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 May 2018 138,441 miles

Lower Oil leak ()

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

Fail 11 May 2018 138,435 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure marked yellow (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Lower Oil leak ()

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

Pass 5 May 2017 125,211 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 110,614 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 2 Jun 2015 104,775 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

foot brake pedal rubber

service warning light on

Fail 2 Jun 2015 104,775 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

foot brake pedal rubber

service warning light on

Pass 21 May 2014 99,289 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

nearside front wiper smearing

Pass 21 May 2013 94,357 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

foot brake pedal anti-slip slight worn

Pass 9 May 2012 88,530 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside rear tyre very clsoe to the limit 2055017

offside rear tyre getting close to wear bars

Pass 4 May 2011 82,460 miles

both rear brake pads very low

offside front tyre VERY ! close to the legal limit

Pass 14 Apr 2010 75,822 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2009 65,015 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 60,324 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 60,324 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2008 60,269 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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KC05 OOH is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 KC05 OOH, 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 KC05 OOH registered?

KC05 OOH is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 27 April 2005.

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