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KR05 GHJ

2005 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

128,733 mi
Last recorded128,733 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR05 GHJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2024 128,733 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside parking brake slightly low

Pass 7 Nov 2023 122,759 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2022 114,801 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 109,537 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 105,679 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2019 100,496 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2019 100,439 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2018 94,793 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 85,433 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 77,844 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2015 65,269 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 56,660 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 52,148 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 52,148 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2012 46,595 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 41,109 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 37,151 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 37,151 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 May 2009 32,023 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 26,074 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 GHJ is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 GHJ, 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 GHJ registered?

KR05 GHJ is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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