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KR54 VUW

2005 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

121,579 mi
Last recorded121,579 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR54 VUW
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2018 121,579 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 4 Jan 2017 118,593 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s/f o/s/f and n/s/r tyres getting low (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 116,023 miles

both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 24 Feb 2015 112,779 miles

both front tyres wearing inner and outer edges

Fail 23 Feb 2015 112,779 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

both front tyres wearing inner and outer edges

Pass 1 Mar 2014 105,088 miles

front pads getting low

rear pads low

slight play n/s/f lower arm rear bush

Pass 28 Feb 2013 97,552 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2012 91,160 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing inner and outer edges

n/s/r tyre wearing inner edge and starting to crack slightly

rear brake pads getting low

Fail 9 Feb 2012 91,160 miles

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/f tyre wearing inner and outer edges

n/s/r tyre wearing inner edge and starting to crack slightly

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 16 Feb 2011 85,926 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 15 Feb 2010 79,432 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2009 72,278 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 65,115 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 VUW is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 VUW, 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 VUW registered?

KR54 VUW is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 8 February 2005.

Is KR54 VUW safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR54 VUW shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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