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KR05 GHD

2005 Volvo S40

Green Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

89,747 mi
Last recorded89,747 miles
Recorded on3 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR05 GHD
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 May 2019 89,747 miles
Fail 3 May 2019 89,746 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Seat belt buckle missing no access to rear belt catches (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 14 May 2018 80,672 miles
Fail 11 May 2018 80,669 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam head lights not working (1.7.5a)

brake caliper leaking offside rear caliper (3.6.A.1)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort offside rear hand brake (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 22 Apr 2017 71,179 miles

Ball joint has slight play offside front lower (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 May 2016 61,948 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 55,923 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2013 48,982 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

rear silencer outer casing split - no leaks.

Fail 30 Aug 2013 48,982 miles

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

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

rear silencer outer casing split - no leaks.

Pass 20 Sep 2012 44,792 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Traction control malfunction indicator lamp illuminated.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Sep 2012 44,792 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Traction control malfunction indicator lamp illuminated.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Sep 2011 37,024 miles

anti-skid service warning light illuminated

Fail 16 Sep 2011 37,024 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

anti-skid service warning light illuminated

Pass 30 Jun 2010 29,070 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 22,040 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2008 14,153 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2008 14,153 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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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KR05 GHD is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 KR05 GHD, 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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KR05 GHD is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 21 June 2005.

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