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KN05 PHO

2005 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

154,103 mi
Last recorded154,103 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN05 PHO
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2017 154,103 miles

exhaust front pipe support broken

front screen cracked across screen

brake pedal rubber worn on edge

Front front number plate starting to delaminate

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake binding on slightly

both front wipers slightly smear across screen

both rear bump stops breaking up

Fail 25 Sep 2017 154,101 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Front front number plate starting to delaminate

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake binding on slightly

both front wipers slightly smear across screen

both rear bump stops breaking up

brake pedal rubber worn on edge

exhaust front pipe support broken

front screen cracked across screen

Pass 21 Sep 2016 141,807 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2016 141,807 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2015 112,982 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2015 122,982 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 113,490 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2014 113,325 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2013 103,333 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 6 Jun 2012 94,081 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2012 94,081 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 22 May 2012 93,908 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2011 84,010 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 73,384 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 65,425 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)

Pass 14 May 2008 54,638 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 PHO is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 KN05 PHO, 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 PHO registered?

KN05 PHO is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 26 May 2005.

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