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KN55 HAX

2005 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

146,880 mi
Last recorded146,880 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2024
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN55 HAX
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2024 146,880 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2024 146,880 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2023 135,515 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm pin/bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2022 127,500 miles

under carriage surface rust sills and under tray fitted

Fail 29 Mar 2022 127,498 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

under carriage surface rust sills and under tray fitted

Pass 23 Feb 2021 117,607 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Feb 2021 117,607 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 114,605 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 5 Mar 2019 109,021 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2019 109,021 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 105,419 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2018 105,419 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 1 Apr 2017 100,474 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 96,258 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 92,346 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 88,913 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 80,764 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Sep 2013 80,764 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2012 73,167 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 64,193 miles

Front brake pads low.

Rear brake pads low.

Pass 22 Sep 2010 54,169 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 42,587 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 36,053 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 HAX is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 KN55 HAX, 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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KN55 HAX is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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