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KG05 BWB

2005 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

122,617 mi
Last recorded122,617 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2019
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG05 BWB
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2019 122,617 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2019 122,457 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 29 Nov 2018 116,572 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2017 109,215 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2017 109,213 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2016 104,210 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 99,824 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 91,153 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both headlamp washers not working

nearside front tyre badly worn on inner shoulder

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rear exhaust hanger broken

Fail 19 Feb 2015 91,153 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both headlamp washers not working

nearside front tyre badly worn on inner shoulder

offside front tyre badly worn on inner shoulder 20555zr17wxl

rear exhaust hanger broken

Pass 28 Feb 2014 80,955 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Feb 2013 70,787 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2012 61,511 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 48,710 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2010 37,918 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2009 24,101 miles

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

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 25 Feb 2008 15,049 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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KG05 BWB is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 KG05 BWB, 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 KG05 BWB registered?

KG05 BWB is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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