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OE55 KAA

2005 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

77,076 mi
Last recorded77,076 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2012
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE55 KAA
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2012 77,076 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2011 61,247 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

engine undertray fitted

nearside rear tyre slightly worn inner edge, slightly perished

offide rear tyre slightly perished

Fail 23 Dec 2011 61,246 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

engine undertray fitted

nearside front tyre damaged outer wall

nearside rear tyre slightly worn inner edge, slightly perished

offide rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 17 Dec 2010 41,486 miles

both front tyres worn unevenly on inner edges

Pass 22 Dec 2009 35,042 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2009 35,042 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2008 25,453 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front tyres badly worn inner edges

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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OE55 KAA is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 OE55 KAA, 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 OE55 KAA registered?

OE55 KAA is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 23 December 2005.

Is OE55 KAA safe to buy?

The MOT history for OE55 KAA shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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