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KU55 UUY

2005 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

113,750 mi
Last recorded113,750 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2015
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU55 UUY
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2015 113,750 miles

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

Offside Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% Both (1.1.A.3b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four (3.5.1i)

Fail 3 Dec 2015 113,750 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour Both rear (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% Both (1.1.A.3b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 104,436 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 2 Oct 2014 104,436 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 95,982 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 86,375 miles

offside + nearside front tyre tread wearing inner edge

Pass 8 Sep 2011 75,923 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 10 Sep 2010 65,912 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 52,275 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 39,773 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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KU55 UUY is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KU55 UUY, 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 KU55 UUY registered?

KU55 UUY is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 6 September 2005.

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