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KV55 EUN

2005 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

178,262 mi
Last recorded178,262 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV55 EUN
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2020 178,262 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Smell of fuel leaking in engine compartment engine cover fitted obstructing view.

Fail 16 Nov 2020 178,260 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side Low effort (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Smell of fuel leaking in engine compartment engine cover fitted obstructing view.

Pass 5 Apr 2019 143,147 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2019 143,147 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 133,636 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2018 133,636 miles

Central Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 Apr 2017 123,500 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 115,375 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2016 115,375 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 13 Jul 2015 102,913 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 29 Aug 2014 97,306 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust mounts slightly corroded

Pass 29 Aug 2014 97,306 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust mounts slightly corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2013 90,521 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 82,495 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 69,880 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 57,174 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 10 Aug 2010 57,165 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 9 Sep 2009 46,347 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Sep 2009 46,347 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2008 33,827 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

rear numberplate is starting to deteriorate.

Fail 19 Sep 2008 33,827 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

rear numberplate is starting to deteriorate.

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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KV55 EUN is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 KV55 EUN, 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 KV55 EUN registered?

KV55 EUN is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 14 September 2005.

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