MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
227,199 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
coolant leak
Both front tyres heavily worn at inner shoulders.
NSR shock absorber bump stop/piston shroud deteriorated.
Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Both front tyres heavily worn at inner shoulders.
NSR shock absorber bump stop/piston shroud deteriorated.
Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
rear tyres are perished
Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Front registration plate coming adrift.
Front wipers smearing slightly.
NSF dip beam light output slightly reduced.
NSR shock absorber piston shroud/bump stop deteriorated.
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
OSR tyre tread low at shoulders.
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Front registration plate coming adrift.
Front wipers smearing slightly.
NSR shock absorber piston shroud/bump stop deteriorated.
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
OSR tyre tread low at shoulders.
Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
both front tyre's worn badly on inner edge, possible tracking fault?
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
front discs worn and lip on edges
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
Based on 1,390,271 MOT tests across 104,646 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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KN54 HCV is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.
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 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 KN54 HCV, 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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KN54 HCV is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 8 January 2005.
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