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KW55 WMZ

2005 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2019
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

124,974 mi
Last recorded124,974 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW55 WMZ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2018 124,974 miles

Rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 13 Jun 2017 119,003 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 113,456 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 107,977 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 97,725 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 89,767 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 79,424 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2011 69,989 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 56,993 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2010 56,990 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2009 32,538 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 17,970 miles

Both rear tyres have a nail in the tread.suspect tyres are punctured,

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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KW55 WMZ is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 KW55 WMZ, 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

How do I check the history of KW55 WMZ?

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What year was KW55 WMZ registered?

KW55 WMZ is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 6 September 2005.

Is KW55 WMZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for KW55 WMZ shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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