MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
184,085 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both front shocks have a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both front shocks have a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. slight brake bind (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
NSF side marker not working
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)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
NSF side marker bulb out
NSF tyre worn on inner edge
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
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)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
exhaust bracket(rear) broken but still well supported
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
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)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
exhaust bracket(rear) broken but still well supported
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
light output o/s/f headlight slightly deteriorated
n/s/r brake application uneven
o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
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KP55 KJX is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 KP55 KJX, 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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KP55 KJX is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 21 October 2005.
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