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KE05 RRV

2005 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

137,630 mi
Last recorded137,630 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2016
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE05 RRV
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2016 137,630 miles

Nearside Front tyre inner edge worn

Rear tyres worn uneven

Pass 27 Feb 2015 126,910 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 116,675 miles

offside and nearside front tyres inner edges worn

Fail 3 Mar 2014 116,675 miles

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

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

offside and nearside front tyres inner edges worn

Pass 22 Feb 2013 101,448 miles

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

both rear tyres inner edges slightly out of shape

Fail 22 Feb 2013 101,448 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

both rear tyres inner edges slightly out of shape

Pass 5 Mar 2012 87,739 miles

Both front tyres worn inner edges

NSF daytime lamp not working

NSR tyre tread slightly feathered

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2011 75,696 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2011 75,696 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Apr 2010 64,223 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

n.s.f tyre wearing on inner+outer edges

Pass 7 Apr 2010 64,223 miles

n.s.f tyre wearing on inner+outer edges

Pass 6 Aug 2009 53,560 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2009 53,560 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 Aug 2008 36,666 miles

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

Offside 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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KE05 RRV is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 KE05 RRV, 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 KE05 RRV registered?

KE05 RRV is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 18 August 2005.

Is KE05 RRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for KE05 RRV shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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