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SO55 KNM

2005 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

149,707 mi
Last recorded149,707 miles
Recorded on5 May 2022
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO55 KNM
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 May 2022 149,707 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 May 2022 149,707 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 May 2021 140,405 miles
Fail 6 May 2021 140,405 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 20 Apr 2020 134,186 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 124,440 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low please keep checked (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre please keep pressure checked ()

Pass 5 May 2018 120,236 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 112,433 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 109,511 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust back box 2nd skin slit

Fail 6 Dec 2016 109,511 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust back box 2nd skin slit

Pass 4 Dec 2015 99,805 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 91,249 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 28 Nov 2014 91,245 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Dec 2013 82,053 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Dec 2012 71,940 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2012 71,855 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Dec 2011 61,797 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 58,444 miles

Child seat fitted (2nd row offside) not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 1 Aug 2011 58,444 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Child seat fitted (2nd row offside) not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 31 Jul 2010 47,975 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Jul 2009 37,387 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2009 37,384 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 28 Nov 2008 31,849 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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SO55 KNM is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 SO55 KNM, 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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SO55 KNM is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 5 December 2005.

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