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KF05 RNO

2005 Volvo S40

Purple Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2017
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

133,635 mi
Last recorded133,635 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2016
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF05 RNO
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2016 133,635 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2016 133,635 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Jan 2014 104,441 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2013 88,924 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2012 72,214 miles

nearside rear marker light 2 bulbs fitted only 1 working?

Fail 18 Jan 2012 72,214 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

nearside rear marker light 2 bulbs fitted only 1 working?

Pass 18 Jan 2011 60,559 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)

Pass 11 Aug 2009 45,012 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 44,988 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 29,791 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 RNO is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Purple with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RNO, 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 RNO registered?

KF05 RNO is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 15 March 2005.

Is KF05 RNO safe to buy?

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