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KV55 FHO

2005 Volvo S40

Purple Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,677 mi
Last recorded120,677 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV55 FHO
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2017 120,677 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 111,544 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2016 111,544 miles

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

Both front tyres close and smooth inside edges

Pass 1 Oct 2015 102,779 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 95,279 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2014 95,264 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

oil level way above max,drained to enable test

Pass 20 Sep 2013 87,551 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2013 87,551 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2012 80,355 miles

Oil leak

Fail 20 Sep 2012 80,355 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Oil leak

front brake pads worn close to min limit

Pass 3 Oct 2011 72,577 miles

front brake pads slightly worn

rear brake discs slightly worn

rear tyres wearing inner edges

Fail 3 Oct 2011 72,577 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

all tyres wearing inner edges

front brake pads slightly worn

rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 24 Aug 2010 62,166 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 49,781 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 39,349 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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KV55 FHO is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Purple with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FHO, 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 FHO registered?

KV55 FHO is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 18 October 2005.

Is KV55 FHO safe to buy?

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