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SW05 KWJ

2005 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

147,928 mi
Last recorded147,928 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW05 KWJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2019 147,928 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2019 147,919 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Sep 2018 132,896 miles

N/S/R tyre worn on inner edge

engine oil leak

Fail 15 Sep 2018 132,896 miles

N/S/R tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

engine oil leak

Pass 15 Sep 2017 116,440 miles

n/s front dip beam image poor

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

strong advise - n/s front bottom ball joint has movement

Pass 16 Sep 2016 107,916 miles

n/s rear sidelight has one of two bulbs not working .

Pass 16 Sep 2015 99,668 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2015 99,668 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 12 Sep 2014 91,162 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 91,162 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 81,764 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

all four tyres were soft at time of test

long handbrake travel but still has reserve travel

rear exhaust box deteriorated but not leaking

Fail 12 Sep 2012 73,048 miles

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

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

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

The rear exhaust silencer is becoming deteriorated.

Pass 12 Sep 2012 73,048 miles

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

The rear exhaust silencer is becoming deteriorated.

Pass 14 Sep 2011 64,768 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 64,768 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Sep 2010 56,794 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2009 45,612 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 45,289 miles

N/S Head light not sitting correctly.

Fail 22 Jul 2009 45,289 miles

N/S Head light not sitting correctly.

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 35,278 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 KWJ is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,588cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 SW05 KWJ, 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 KWJ registered?

SW05 KWJ is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 2 August 2005.

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