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SA55 KKF

2005 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

124,622 mi
Last recorded124,622 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA55 KKF
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2022 124,622 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced slight rusty underneath in places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 122,399 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 119,333 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2020 119,224 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 114,388 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Apr 2019 114,326 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested horizontal adjuster appears to be faulty (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2018 107,978 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 100,129 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 89,649 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 83,335 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

centre and rear exhaust brackets broken but system is still adequately supported

Pass 10 Apr 2014 75,807 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2014 75,681 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2013 69,520 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 62,493 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2011 55,151 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 55,129 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Apr 2010 48,623 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 44,228 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 44,226 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 31,837 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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SA55 KKF is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 SA55 KKF, 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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SA55 KKF is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 8 September 2005.

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