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AV55 KXB

2005 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

154,011 mi
Last recorded154,011 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV55 KXB
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 154,011 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2025 146,268 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 140,047 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 133,098 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 124,373 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 115,088 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 106,598 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

both front wishbone rear bushes deteriorated

Pass 25 Feb 2019 98,668 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 89,319 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)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 79,425 miles

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

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s front lower wishbone rear bushes slightly deteriorated (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 71,360 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 62,545 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Mar 2014 54,988 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 54,988 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2013 54,970 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 10 Sep 2013 53,840 miles

Very slight damage to outer sidewall of nearside front tyre

Pass 5 Sep 2012 50,880 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 47,990 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 43,161 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 37,065 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 31,429 miles

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

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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AV55 KXB is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Red with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 AV55 KXB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AV55 KXB registered?

AV55 KXB is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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The MOT history for AV55 KXB shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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