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KD05 OPB

2005 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2015
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

179,245 mi
Last recorded179,245 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2014
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD05 OPB
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2014 179,245 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

all brake discs corroded

engine management light on

exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 23 Apr 2013 178,816 miles

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust silencer corroded

o/s/r tyre has split in side wall

Pass 23 Apr 2013 178,816 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust silencer corroded

o/s/r tyre has split in side wall

Pass 8 Dec 2011 168,755 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2011 168,755 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

offside rear tyre close to limit

Fail 12 Sep 2011 166,750 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

nearside and offside rear tyres low

Pass 10 May 2010 144,004 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 144,004 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 14 May 2009 108,368 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 72,101 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brake pads wearing thin

rear brake pads wearing thin

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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KD05 OPB is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 OPB, 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 KD05 OPB registered?

KD05 OPB is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 28 May 2005.

Is KD05 OPB safe to buy?

The MOT history for KD05 OPB shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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