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KN55 LVJ

2005 Volvo S40

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2021
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

86,955 mi
Last recorded86,955 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN55 LVJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2020 86,955 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

cuts in nearside front tyre

front+rear brake pads getting low,brake discs wearing

oil leaks

rear exhaust bracket broken,

Pass 6 Nov 2019 80,580 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn unevenly on inner edge

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre heavily worn on inner edge

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

Steering rack damp

Fail 5 Nov 2019 80,512 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn unevenly on inner edge

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre heavily worn on inner edge

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

Steering rack damp

Pass 10 Oct 2018 75,442 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 71,728 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 68,200 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 64,174 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 59,281 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 53,193 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 46,122 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 38,415 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 32,709 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 19 Oct 2009 28,066 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 21,361 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 LVJ is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 LVJ, 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 LVJ registered?

KN55 LVJ is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 27 October 2005.

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