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SW05 KVK

2005 Volvo S40

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

100,993 mi
Last recorded100,993 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2021
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW05 KVK
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Fail 16 Apr 2021 100,993 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2019 85,944 miles
Pass 28 May 2018 82,420 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear exhaust bracket broken but exhaust still secure

Pass 1 Jun 2017 79,986 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2017 79,985 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 75,347 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 70,838 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 66,056 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2013 56,935 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2012 45,194 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Jan 2011 35,591 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2010 34,430 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 28,629 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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SW05 KVK is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 KVK, 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 KVK registered?

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

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