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YH05 KNL

2005 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2014
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

58,118 mi
Last recorded58,118 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2013
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH05 KNL
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 3 Apr 2013 58,118 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/r tyre valve perished

Pass 3 Apr 2012 40,601 miles

n/s/r tyre badly worn on inner edge

Pass 2 Apr 2011 32,456 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 25,126 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 19,990 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 13,610 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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YH05 KNL is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YH05 KNL, 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 YH05 KNL registered?

YH05 KNL is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is YH05 KNL safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH05 KNL shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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