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KD55 NYO

2005 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

138,282 mi
Last recorded138,282 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD55 NYO
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2018 138,282 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2018 138,269 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished on inside wall (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2017 136,675 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front arm rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both fronts on limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Jan 2017 136,640 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inside wall (4.1.D.1b)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front arm rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both fronts on limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jan 2016 122,075 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2016 122,075 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 110,584 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Sep 2013 92,354 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013 92,232 miles

Nearside Front Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2012 73,696 miles

**EMISSIONS TOO LOW FOR MACHINE TO REGISTER**

Driver's Seatbelt Frayed.

Inner Edges of Front Tyres wearing.

Mark on O/S Headlamp.

Fail 20 Sep 2012 73,696 miles

**EMISSIONS TOO LOW FOR MACHINE TO REGISTER**

Driver's Seatbelt Frayed.

Inner Edges of Front Tyres wearing.

Mark on O/S Headlamp.

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 20 Sep 2011 66,792 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Driver's Seatbelt is fraying and seat bolster is wearing.

Driver's Wiper is leaving a small central line.

Engine Oil Leak.

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Brake Pads approaching limit.

Service Indicator is on.

Pass 20 Sep 2011 66,792 miles

Driver's Seatbelt is fraying and seat bolster is wearing.

Driver's Wiper is leaving a small central line.

Engine Oil Leak.

Rear Brake Pads approaching limit.

Service Indicator is on.

Pass 13 Sep 2010 51,119 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 39,207 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 26,661 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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KD55 NYO is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 KD55 NYO, 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 KD55 NYO registered?

KD55 NYO is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 28 October 2005.

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