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KN05 PHU

2005 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2020
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

147,643 mi
Last recorded147,643 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN05 PHU
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2019 147,643 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 139,395 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 130,303 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 124,499 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 122,995 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2014 118,498 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2013 113,496 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2012 110,066 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2011 102,555 miles

offside front wheel bearing noisy

small cut offside rear outer tyre wall

Pass 28 May 2010 97,152 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 92,326 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 86,685 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)

Fail 4 Jun 2008 86,685 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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)

air conditioning pipe bracket broken

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 PHU is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 KN05 PHU, 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

How do I check the history of KN05 PHU?

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What year was KN05 PHU registered?

KN05 PHU is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 3 June 2005.

Is KN05 PHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for KN05 PHU shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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