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SO05 KFR

2005 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

93,538 mi
Last recorded93,538 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2015
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO05 KFR
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2015 93,538 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2015 93,538 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working 1001 bulb fitted stop/tail (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 86,983 miles

Advise a new air con pump belt to be fitted as the belt is splitting and braking up

Pass 6 Dec 2013 79,884 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 72,442 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2011 64,857 miles

E.M.L, ON

Fail 30 Dec 2011 64,857 miles

E.M.L, ON

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Oct 2010 59,125 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front tyres wearing on inside edge

Pass 17 Sep 2009 51,403 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 51,392 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2008 36,647 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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SO05 KFR is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 SO05 KFR, 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 SO05 KFR registered?

SO05 KFR is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 29 July 2005.

Is SO05 KFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for SO05 KFR shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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