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KF05 RMU

2005 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

160,397 mi
Last recorded160,397 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF05 RMU
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2018 160,397 miles

Handbrake performance just above the legal limit 17%

Oil leak ()

Fail 16 Feb 2018 160,397 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Handbrake performance just above the legal limit 17%

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Feb 2017 157,523 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Jan 2016 149,924 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not 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)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2015 139,994 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

O/S/R Tyre Scrubbed Off On Edges

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jan 2014 130,669 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)

Fail 25 Jan 2014 130,669 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2013 119,497 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2013 118,939 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2012 106,306 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

o/s/front drive sharft inner bearing rough when turning

Fail 9 Feb 2011 96,486 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

oil level low

steering rack damp

Pass 9 Feb 2011 96,486 miles

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

oil level low

steering rack damp

Pass 8 Feb 2010 79,277 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2010 79,214 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2009 65,183 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 3 Feb 2009 65,183 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 8 Feb 2008 47,640 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Feb 2008 47,640 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 RMU is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 KF05 RMU, 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 KF05 RMU registered?

KF05 RMU is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 9 March 2005.

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