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SW05 KVH

2005 Volvo S40

Purple Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Feb 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

143,708 mi
Last recorded143,708 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW05 KVH
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2019 143,708 miles

Nearside parking brake imbalance near side brake recorded,100.

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear disc slight surface rust.

exhaust centre section deteriorated.

exhaust shield deteriorated.

Fail 1 Mar 2019 143,708 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside parking brake imbalance near side brake recorded,100.

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear disc slight surface rust.

exhaust centre section deteriorated.

exhaust shield deteriorated.

Pass 16 Feb 2018 135,665 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 130,870 miles

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

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 26 Jan 2017 130,870 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 30 Jan 2016 123,791 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

clutch pedal anti-slip provision missing

engine cover fitted obscuring some engine componets

under trays fitted obscuring some componets

Fail 30 Jan 2016 123,791 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

engine cover fitted obscuring some engine componets

under trays fitted obscuring some componets

Pass 24 Jan 2015 112,271 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Jan 2014 103,422 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Jan 2013 85,832 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2012 62,220 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 49,489 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 37,647 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 25,731 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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SW05 KVH is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Purple with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 SW05 KVH, 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 SW05 KVH registered?

SW05 KVH is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 28 June 2005.

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