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KF05 RLX

2005 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

208,545 mi
Last recorded208,545 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF05 RLX
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2023 208,545 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 200,085 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect and suspect knocking noise on rear (5.3.2 (d))

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

Fail 20 Jul 2022 200,011 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect and suspect knocking noise on rear (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2021 193,052 miles

Offside Front Upper Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both o/s and n/s rear. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jul 2020 185,320 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner cv boot slightly torn. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 179,889 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2019 179,889 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Feb 2016 176,062 miles

ADVISE FRONT SIDE LIGHT ARE LED

Pass 16 Feb 2015 160,811 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2014 149,449 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Feb 2013 136,617 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

the o/s/r brake disc looks worn

Pass 22 Feb 2013 136,617 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

the o/s/r brake disc looks worn

Pass 2 Mar 2012 120,599 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

the rear number plate is loose

Fail 28 Feb 2012 120,594 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

the rear number plate is loose

Pass 23 Feb 2011 104,390 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 90,021 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2008 75,127 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 54,858 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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KF05 RLX is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KF05 RLX, 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 KF05 RLX registered?

KF05 RLX is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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