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KP05 YWJ

2005 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

139,917 mi
Last recorded139,917 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2016
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP05 YWJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2016 139,917 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2016 139,386 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 16 Nov 2015 106,962 miles

engine management light on.

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge.

Pass 20 Nov 2014 94,848 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Sep 2013 78,241 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 72,527 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2012 72,511 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Nov 2011 64,375 miles

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

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

Os wiper slightly worn

Pass 10 Nov 2010 56,773 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2009 48,899 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 21 Nov 2008 41,448 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 40,312 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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KP05 YWJ is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 KP05 YWJ, 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 KP05 YWJ registered?

KP05 YWJ is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 23 May 2005.

Is KP05 YWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for KP05 YWJ shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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