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KC55 CXA

2005 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

141,755 mi
Last recorded141,755 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC55 CXA
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2018 141,755 miles

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Slight wheel bearing noise appears to be from offside rear

Timing belt?

Fail 4 Jan 2018 141,755 miles

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

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Slight wheel bearing noise appears to be from offside rear

Timing belt?

Pass 1 Jun 2016 134,649 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2015 127,533 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 121,289 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 121,020 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

front brake balance

Pass 26 Apr 2013 114,714 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Apr 2013 114,675 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Feb 2012 102,097 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2011 88,982 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 79,581 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 79,393 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2008 70,845 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 70,845 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 CXA is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 CXA, 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 CXA registered?

KC55 CXA is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 9 December 2005.

Is KC55 CXA safe to buy?

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