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KC55 CWX

2005 Volvo S40

Green Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2016
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

159,521 mi
Last recorded159,521 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2015
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC55 CWX
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2015 159,521 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

sligft binding to o/s/rear brake

Pass 3 Dec 2013 147,452 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 126,236 miles

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

exhaust system deteriorated

Fail 19 Nov 2012 126,072 miles

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

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

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 22 Nov 2011 109,497 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

both front tyres worn on edges

front and rear brake discs worn

nearside front wiper blade starting to split

underbody cover fitted

Fail 22 Nov 2011 109,497 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

both front tyres worn on edges

front and rear brake discs worn

nearside front wiper blade starting to split

underbody cover fitted

Pass 23 Nov 2010 87,239 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 20 Nov 2009 73,217 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2009 73,217 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2008 55,498 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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KC55 CWX is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 KC55 CWX, 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 KC55 CWX registered?

KC55 CWX is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 22 November 2005.

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