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KG05 ZPY

2005 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

191,421 mi
Last recorded191,421 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG05 ZPY
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2017 191,421 miles
Pass 28 May 2016 183,097 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 171,919 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 May 2014 159,609 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside front tyre - inner edge wear

nearside rear tyre - inner edge wear

offside front tyre - inner edge wear

offside rear tyre - inner edge wear

Pass 2 May 2013 147,843 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

baby seat fitted offside rear seat belt not checked

Fail 1 May 2013 147,832 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

baby seat fitted offside rear seat belt not checked

Pass 28 Apr 2012 124,578 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 28 Apr 2012 124,578 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 95,830 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 74,405 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 54,035 miles

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 21 Apr 2008 45,421 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 ZPY is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 ZPY, 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 ZPY registered?

KG05 ZPY is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 12 April 2005.

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