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KC55 WWU

2005 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC55 WWU
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2023
Pass 29 Sep 2022 92,407 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2021 90,775 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2020 89,662 miles

Hand Brake has little reserve travel

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside front tyre wearing on the inner edge

The rear Park Brake has only just met the required efficiency it appears the Brakes require service or adjustment ( n/s )

Fail 21 Sep 2020 89,662 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Hand Brake has little reserve travel

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside front tyre wearing on the inner edge

The rear Park Brake has only just met the required efficiency it appears the Brakes require service or adjustment ( n/s )

Pass 25 Sep 2019 87,253 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2018 82,926 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2017 77,830 miles

both rearmost bushes weak

Fail 30 Dec 2017 77,806 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside rear indicator discoloured - close to limit

Offside rear tyre void of tread on inner edge

Rear registration plate deteriorated

Slight play in steering column upper attatchment

Stonechips in windscreen

Pass 21 Dec 2016 72,277 miles

both rearmost bushes

Pass 3 Dec 2015 66,550 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 61,012 miles

front pads getting low

Pass 14 Nov 2013 54,412 miles

nearside rear tyre inner sidewall damaged

Pass 22 Nov 2012 48,427 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside front dip beam intensity is lower than the nearside (Poss electrical or lamp fault)

Fail 22 Nov 2012 48,427 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside front dip beam intensity is lower than the nearside (Poss electrical or lamp fault)

Pass 15 Nov 2011 41,176 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)

Pass 3 Nov 2010 34,734 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 29,119 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 21,461 miles

Front 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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KC55 WWU is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 KC55 WWU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KC55 WWU registered?

KC55 WWU is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 19 November 2005.

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