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MT55 KZL

2005 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

198,844 mi
Last recorded198,844 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT55 KZL
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2017 198,844 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 181,314 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edge

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 27 Apr 2016 181,309 miles

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

Front tyres wearing on inner edge

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 21 Apr 2015 161,342 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 21 Apr 2015 161,342 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 31 Jan 2014 140,486 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Nov 2012 115,068 miles

crack in windscreen

Pass 28 Apr 2011 81,405 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 57,346 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 52,421 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 45,295 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2008 45,295 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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MT55 KZL is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MT55 KZL, 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 MT55 KZL registered?

MT55 KZL is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 14 October 2005.

Is MT55 KZL safe to buy?

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