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KP55 VCV

2005 Volvo S40

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

159,839 mi
Last recorded159,839 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP55 VCV
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2023 159,839 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases BACKBOX HOLES (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play BOTH FRONT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH FRONT INNER (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 152,156 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2022 152,122 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Nov 2021 142,757 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material of main (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 134,305 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2020 134,305 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2019 127,179 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 114,797 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 104,050 miles

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

Offside front and nearside front tyres badly worn on inner edges

Offside front headlamp unit slightly insecure

Tyre worn close to the legal limit VERY CLOSE (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Jul 2016 104,050 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside front and nearside front tyres badly worn on inner edges

Offside front headlamp unit slightly insecure

Tyre worn close to the legal limit VERY CLOSE (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 92,213 miles

Exhaust system rear mounting bracket broken

Fail 8 Jul 2014 80,215 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2014 80,215 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 68,729 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 58,225 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 45,980 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 45,980 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 24 May 2010 42,129 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 37,376 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 31,002 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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KP55 VCV is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KP55 VCV, 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 KP55 VCV registered?

KP55 VCV is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 28 October 2005.

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