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KN05 OYH

2005 Volvo S40

Purple Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

100,953 mi
Last recorded100,953 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN05 OYH
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2022 100,953 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2021 93,024 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 92,045 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 87,598 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 12 Mar 2018 81,538 miles

under trays fitted obscuring view

Fail 12 Mar 2018 81,538 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

under trays fitted obscuring view

Pass 15 Mar 2017 76,561 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 15 Mar 2017 76,561 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 74,618 miles

damage to nsr tyre sidewall and low tread

Pass 30 Mar 2015 70,275 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 65,827 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2014 65,827 miles

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

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 19 Apr 2013 60,679 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 19 Apr 2013 60,679 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 56,741 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2011 52,830 miles

rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 30 Apr 2010 47,397 miles

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

all tyres worn on inner edges slightly

Pass 27 Apr 2009 39,653 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 30,392 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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KN05 OYH is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Purple with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 KN05 OYH, 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 KN05 OYH registered?

KN05 OYH is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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