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KE55 JCV

2005 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

87,333 mi
Last recorded87,333 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE55 JCV
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2022 87,333 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

wear to both front lower suspension arm rear bushes

Pass 8 Nov 2021 85,589 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

wear to both front lower suspension arm rear bushes

Fail 8 Nov 2021 85,589 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid offside washer jet leaking into engine bay (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

wear to both front lower suspension arm rear bushes

Pass 10 Nov 2020 84,157 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm- cracking- low wear edge (5.2.3 (e))

front brake pads 2/3 worn

slight wear both front lower suspension arm rear bushes

Pass 8 Nov 2019 82,728 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm - perished - low on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2019 82,708 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm - perished - low on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 81,370 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

front brake pads 3/4 worn

nearside rear tyre perishing

Fail 12 Nov 2018 81,365 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

front brake pads 3/4 worn

nearside rear tyre perishing

Pass 14 Nov 2017 80,041 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 14 Nov 2017 80,041 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 76,516 miles

front tyres 3mm

nearside headlamp has reduced light output ( advise bulb replacement)

offside rear tyre 3mm

Fail 11 Nov 2016 76,515 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

front tyres 3mm

nearside headlamp has reduced light output ( advise bulb replacement)

offside rear tyre 3mm

Pass 9 Nov 2015 70,874 miles

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

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

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

off-side front tyre wearing heavily on inner edge.

parking brake lever travel just servicable.

Pass 17 Nov 2014 65,415 miles

slight noise from n/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 21 Nov 2013 59,183 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2013 59,152 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 15 Nov 2013 59,088 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Nov 2012 54,734 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 51,271 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 44,061 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 36,718 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 27,609 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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KE55 JCV is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 KE55 JCV, 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 KE55 JCV registered?

KE55 JCV is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 21 November 2005.

Is KE55 JCV safe to buy?

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