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KM05 DYF

2005 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

82,062 mi
Last recorded82,062 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2012
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM05 DYF
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2012 82,062 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2012 82,062 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 2 Jun 2012 81,795 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 May 2011 68,304 miles
Pass 15 May 2010 56,986 miles

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

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

Fail 16 May 2009 44,893 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

minor scratches on bodywork

n/s/r tyre worn to 3mm on inner edge

o/s/r tyre worn to 3mm on outer edge

Pass 16 May 2009 44,893 miles

minor scratches on bodywork

n/s/r tyre worn to 3mm on inner edge

o/s/r tyre worn to 3mm on outer edge

Pass 8 May 2008 33,185 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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KM05 DYF is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 KM05 DYF, 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 KM05 DYF registered?

KM05 DYF is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 9 May 2005.

Is KM05 DYF safe to buy?

The MOT history for KM05 DYF shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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