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AV55 KXG

2005 Volvo S40

Gold Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

201,100 mi
Last recorded201,100 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV55 KXG
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 201,100 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2024 192,674 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 184,748 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 177,099 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2021 172,828 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2020 167,536 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 161,467 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen slightly affected by an obstruction

Nearside Front Inner Brake pads wearing low

Nearside Rear Brake pads wearing low

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 25 Sep 2019 161,403 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced dip beam (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour mirror (4.4.3 (a))

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen slightly affected by an obstruction

Nearside Front Inner Brake pads wearing low

Nearside Rear Brake pads wearing low

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 1 Sep 2018 151,460 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2017 143,513 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 133,765 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2016 133,765 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2015 125,184 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2015 125,184 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Sep 2014 113,410 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2014 113,410 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 105,010 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 93,756 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2012 93,756 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2011 81,373 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 68,807 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Sep 2009 53,908 miles

all tyres wearing on inside edge

n/s/r seat belt not checked as child seat in place

Pass 12 Sep 2008 42,884 miles

Child seat fitted in N/S/R, seat belt checked best without removing seat

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 KXG is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Gold with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 KXG, 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 KXG registered?

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

Is AV55 KXG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV55 KXG shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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