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DN05 KVG

2005 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,205 mi
Last recorded119,205 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN05 KVG
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc
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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 119,205 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

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

Fail 5 Nov 2025 119,205 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 20 May 2024 111,823 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing getting bad (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 May 2024 111,823 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing getting bad (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 108,570 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2022 108,557 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Fail 28 Oct 2022 108,534 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2021 97,186 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 87,024 miles

All brake discs heavily corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 79,183 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2018 79,181 miles

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

front discs condition poor

Pass 4 Jan 2017 75,295 miles

Front under trays fitted

Pass 13 Jan 2016 64,333 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 63,985 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2015 63,985 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 56,309 miles

Engine oil over full!

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 29 Jul 2013 49,747 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2013 49,747 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 45,002 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

emissions too clean to register

Fail 19 Jul 2012 45,002 miles

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

emissions too clean to register

Pass 25 Jul 2011 38,074 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 30,315 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 23,968 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 17,345 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)

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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DN05 KVG is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DN05 KVG, 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 DN05 KVG registered?

DN05 KVG is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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