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KG05 ZPV

2005 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

97,093 mi
Last recorded97,093 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2014
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG05 ZPV
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2014 97,093 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2014 97,092 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Nov 2012 90,888 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2012 90,887 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 19 Sep 2012 90,828 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear 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 22 Sep 2011 80,659 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)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 62,001 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 12 Apr 2010 139,401 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 139,401 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 108,775 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 71,020 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 ZPV is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 KG05 ZPV, 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 KG05 ZPV registered?

KG05 ZPV is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 11 April 2005.

Is KG05 ZPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for KG05 ZPV shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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