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KM05 GAX

2005 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

102,724 mi
Last recorded102,724 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM05 GAX
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2023 102,724 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 97,779 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 88,407 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 80,928 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Nov 2019 67,147 miles

Front exhaust flexi deteriorated

Offside Front inner cv boot deteriorated

Fail 19 Nov 2019 67,099 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front exhaust flexi deteriorated

Offside Front inner cv boot deteriorated

Pass 4 Dec 2018 55,076 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 52,049 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2017 52,049 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2016 47,316 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2016 47,315 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2016 44,982 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2016 44,982 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced bulb not in correct position (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Jun 2015 37,840 miles

Nearside 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jul 2014 31,016 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 25,029 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2012 17,930 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 11,000 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 8,452 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 6,757 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 4,400 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 GAX is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 2,435cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 KM05 GAX, 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 KM05 GAX registered?

KM05 GAX is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 16 June 2005.

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