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KS05 PXH

2005 Volvo S40

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

146,279 mi
Last recorded146,279 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS05 PXH
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2024 146,279 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn close to legal limit on edges and starting to crack and perish (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn close to legal limit on edges and starting to crack and perish (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective But still has beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides rear brake pads getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded but not leaking

Pass 2 Feb 2023 136,161 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 132,462 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2022 132,461 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 128,956 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2019 124,279 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2018 120,898 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2017 117,822 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 115,031 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre perished and cracking

Pass 23 Jun 2015 112,680 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 31 Jul 2014 105,160 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 94,213 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2013 94,213 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2012 81,342 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear tyres starting to wear low on edges

front and rear brake discs slightly worn

front and rear brake pads low

Pass 15 Jun 2011 66,908 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 58,245 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Jun 2010 58,245 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 47,764 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 35,069 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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KS05 PXH is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 KS05 PXH, 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 KS05 PXH registered?

KS05 PXH is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 24 June 2005.

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