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KN55 DWK

2005 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

78,018 mi
Last recorded78,018 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN55 DWK
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2021 78,018 miles

Coil spring corroded o/s/r & n/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened o/s/r & n/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))

engine cover fiited obscuring some cmponents

exhaust back box corroded & start distorting

Pass 10 Dec 2020 76,125 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 10 Dec 2020 76,125 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2019 73,958 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Dec 2019 73,958 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2018 70,443 miles

Front Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 16 Dec 2017 66,725 miles

Front coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% n/s and o/s (1.4.A.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 17 Dec 2016 63,732 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 19 Dec 2015 60,809 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 12 Dec 2015 60,757 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 30 Dec 2014 57,717 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 8 Nov 2014 57,240 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2013 53,626 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2012 49,508 miles

Off side rear tyre slight cut not to cords

Offside Front Upper 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 14 Nov 2011 46,273 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2010 39,466 miles

front discs pitted

Fail 12 Nov 2010 39,404 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front discs pitted

Pass 16 Nov 2009 35,098 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2008 31,694 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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KN55 DWK is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2005 Volvo S40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 83,495 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 KN55 DWK, 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 KN55 DWK registered?

KN55 DWK is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 27 September 2005.

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