MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
175,940 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened top mount bolt broken (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres very badly cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
bonnet cable broken
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened top mount bolt broken (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres very badly cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
bonnet cable broken
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
hand brake has long travel
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
n/s/r inner side light not working
o/s/f lower arm rear bush in poor condition
small leak from steering rack
Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)
n/s/r inner side light not working
o/s/f lower arm rear bush in poor condition
small leak from steering rack
n/s/f side marker - replaced -
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
n/s/f side marker - replaced -
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced BOTH bulbs (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim outer rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin VERY LOW (3.5.1g)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced BOTH bulbs (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim outer rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin VERY LOW (3.5.1g)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
both front tyres worn
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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KD05 OMK is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol 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 KD05 OMK, 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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KD05 OMK is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 16 April 2005.
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