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RK05 ZKT

2005 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

183,459 mi
Last recorded183,459 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK05 ZKT
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2018 183,459 miles

front brake discs deteriorated

front tyres wearing on inner edge

rear brake pads wearing low

Fail 3 Jan 2018 183,459 miles

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

front brake discs deteriorated

front tyres wearing on inner edge

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 4 Jan 2017 171,666 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2016 171,666 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2016 159,583 miles

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

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

front suspension arm bushes deteriorated

Pass 7 Jan 2015 145,594 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 5 Jan 2015 145,592 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Jan 2014 134,639 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 123,820 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 114,245 miles

front tyres worn close to limit

Pass 5 Apr 2011 106,726 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2011 106,726 miles

Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 97,069 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 86,045 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 86,045 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 75,364 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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RK05 ZKT is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 RK05 ZKT, 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 RK05 ZKT registered?

RK05 ZKT is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 14 March 2005.

Is RK05 ZKT safe to buy?

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