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CK55 KVP

2005 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

180,933 mi
Last recorded180,933 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK55 KVP
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2025 180,933 miles

Front Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Rear fog lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

underbody corroded

Pass 26 Jan 2024 161,972 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

under body corroded

Pass 20 Jan 2023 161,381 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front side repeater lens slight damage

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 20 Jan 2023 161,381 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front side repeater lens slight damage

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 156,016 miles

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front side repeater lens slight damage

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 20 Jan 2022 156,006 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front side repeater lens slight damage

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 152,502 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jan 2021 152,442 miles

Emissions not tested due to engine missfiring (8.2.2.2 (e))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 145,348 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2019 145,348 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 136,303 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2018 136,303 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low will not adjust (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 122,089 miles

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

Nearside Front mirror cover missing

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 111,313 miles

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

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner egde

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

Pass 26 Jun 2015 98,630 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 26 Jun 2015 98,629 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 23 Jun 2014 84,858 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2013 73,208 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 6 Jul 2013 73,208 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 65,827 miles

front brake pads under half worn

Fail 24 Sep 2012 65,827 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

front brake pads under half worn

Pass 29 Sep 2011 60,427 miles

rear pads appear to be getting low

rear tyres 2-3mm

Pass 30 Apr 2010 53,420 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 49,216 miles

SUSPECT SCREW IN TYRE O/S/F..WITH 3MM TREAD INSIDE EDGE OF TYRE,,LOW,,REST OF TYRE 4MM TREAD...

Fail 19 Sep 2009 49,216 miles

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

SUSPECT SCREW IN TYRE O/S/F..WITH 3MM TREAD INSIDE EDGE OF TYRE,,LOW,,REST OF TYRE 4MM TREAD...

Pass 16 Sep 2008 38,918 miles

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

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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CK55 KVP is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 CK55 KVP, 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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CK55 KVP is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 27 September 2005.

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