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KR54 KDN

2005 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

147,789 mi
Last recorded147,789 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2017
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR54 KDN
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2017 147,789 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2016 140,059 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

parking brake requirements only just met, 17%.

Pass 14 Dec 2015 132,102 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2014 123,400 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2014 123,326 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Feb 2014 116,923 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 107,900 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 100,071 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 92,707 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2010 82,826 miles

nearside front tyre inner edge wearing

offside front tyre inner edge wearing

Pass 22 Jan 2009 71,679 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2008 56,845 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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KR54 KDN is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 KR54 KDN, 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 KR54 KDN registered?

KR54 KDN is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 21 January 2005.

Is KR54 KDN safe to buy?

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