MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
94,460 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front tyres are feathering on the inner treads
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
engine covers fitted
rear tyyres feathering
under covers fitted
Front Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)
Front tyres are feathering on the inner treads
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
engine covers fitted
rear tyyres feathering
under covers fitted
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear arm bushe (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush (2.4.G.2)
oil leaks front of engine
front brake disc lipped / worn
front tyre wearing inner edges o/s/r tyre wall perished
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
Based on 1,390,271 MOT tests across 104,646 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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OW05 KCU is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
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 OW05 KCU, 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 OW05 KCU registered?
OW05 KCU is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 29 July 2005.
Is OW05 KCU safe to buy?
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