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KR05 GHH

2005 Volvo S40

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

140,877 mi
Last recorded140,877 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR05 GHH
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2020 140,877 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2019 122,188 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Under trays fitted

Pass 8 May 2018 110,296 miles

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)

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

Pass 5 May 2017 100,968 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 91,738 miles

Engine covers & under trays fitted restricting the view of some components

Fail 30 Apr 2016 91,738 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers & under trays fitted restricting the view of some components

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)

Pass 1 May 2015 82,406 miles
Fail 1 May 2015 82,406 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 68,828 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 15 Apr 2014 68,828 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 17 Apr 2013 56,816 miles

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

nearside rear tyre worn out of shape

Pass 24 Apr 2012 45,064 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 32,440 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 27,048 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2009 18,935 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 15,353 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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KR05 GHH is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 KR05 GHH, 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 KR05 GHH registered?

KR05 GHH is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 27 July 2005.

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