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KY55 XNR

2005 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2015
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

87,502 mi
Last recorded87,502 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2014
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY55 XNR
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2014 87,502 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2014 87,499 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2013 76,962 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 64,695 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 58,206 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 54,738 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 44,332 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 31,260 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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KY55 XNR is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 KY55 XNR, 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 KY55 XNR registered?

KY55 XNR is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 26 September 2005.

Is KY55 XNR safe to buy?

The MOT history for KY55 XNR shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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