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KN55 JPU

2005 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

195,043 mi
Last recorded195,043 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN55 JPU
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2022 195,043 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2020 175,560 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 132,779 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2017 93,896 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2017 93,896 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2016 85,801 miles

Centre exhaust box corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2015 74,355 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 64,437 miles

o/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 24 Sep 2014 64,437 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

o/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 23 Sep 2013 53,568 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2013 53,568 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2012 44,287 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2011 38,483 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 30,855 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 24,645 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 24,645 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2008 18,267 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 JPU is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 JPU, 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 JPU registered?

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

Is KN55 JPU safe to buy?

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