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SN05 KVX

2005 Volvo S40

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,687 mi
Last recorded89,687 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2013
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN05 KVX
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2013 89,687 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 70,452 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 59,913 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2010 58,808 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

nearside headlamp adjuster broken and inoperative.

Pass 20 Mar 2010 45,538 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 33,843 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2009 33,843 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Feb 2008 24,688 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2008 24,688 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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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SN05 KVX is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SN05 KVX, 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 SN05 KVX registered?

SN05 KVX is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 11 March 2005.

Is SN05 KVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SN05 KVX shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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