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KN55 JRO

2005 Volvo S40

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2020
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

122,464 mi
Last recorded122,464 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN55 JRO
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2019 122,464 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 27 Jan 2018 121,023 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Jan 2017 118,020 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Jan 2016 115,642 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 111,321 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 108,580 miles

n/s/r inner sidelight not working

steering rack weeping oil

Pass 8 Jan 2013 106,010 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Jan 2012 103,304 miles

air con leaking oil

both rear tyres fitted wrong way

rack leaking oil

Pass 28 Jan 2011 90,964 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2010 61,881 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Jan 2010 61,881 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2008 32,410 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 JRO is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 JRO, 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

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What year was KN55 JRO registered?

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

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