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KU05 ETL

2005 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

144,887 mi
Last recorded144,887 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU05 ETL
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2020 144,887 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 5 Apr 2019 132,660 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2018 116,978 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 104,750 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 8 Apr 2017 104,750 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2016 93,605 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 82,715 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 67,691 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2014 67,691 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2013 59,783 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 59,783 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 51,668 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 19 Mar 2011 41,978 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 34,812 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2009 27,131 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2008 19,779 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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KU05 ETL is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Grey 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 KU05 ETL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KU05 ETL registered?

KU05 ETL is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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The MOT history for KU05 ETL shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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