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KP05 YWN

2005 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

145,756 mi
Last recorded145,756 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP05 YWN
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2022 145,756 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 128,272 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 122,067 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 112,370 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 109,035 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2018 108,951 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge. 205/50/17 93w (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Rear Brake binding slightly

Pass 20 Feb 2017 105,207 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 100,703 miles

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 22 Feb 2016 100,682 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Front drive shaft support bearing excessively worn (2.5.C.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 95,549 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 89,702 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 83,205 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 23 Feb 2012 76,666 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

rear numberplate slightly water damaged

Fail 21 Feb 2012 76,628 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

rear numberplate slightly water damaged

Pass 23 Feb 2011 69,648 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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Pass 24 Feb 2010 62,333 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 55,097 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 51,720 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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 YWN is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 YWN, 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 KP05 YWN registered?

KP05 YWN is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 5 July 2005.

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