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KP54 SHV

2005 Volvo S40

Purple Diesel 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

120,712 mi
Last recorded120,712 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP54 SHV
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2018 120,712 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2018 120,712 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2016 104,876 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 Sep 2015 93,941 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2015 93,915 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2014 86,904 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2014 86,876 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2013 80,328 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2012 68,256 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2011 59,095 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2010 49,359 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 3 Oct 2009 41,647 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2008 34,568 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 4 Oct 2007 24,928 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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KP54 SHV is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Purple with a 1,798cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 KP54 SHV, 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 KP54 SHV registered?

KP54 SHV is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 13 January 2005.

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