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K40 LOV

2005 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

90,865 mi
Last recorded90,865 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK40 LOV
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 29 Aug 2025 90,865 miles

Front Coolant leak ()

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

steering and suspension component surface rust

Pass 21 Aug 2024 85,063 miles

Nearside Rear 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 24 Aug 2023 79,958 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 75,761 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 68,916 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 65,372 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 61,440 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 56,164 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2017 50,606 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2016 40,322 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 40,297 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 39,647 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 38,467 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 37,398 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 36,173 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 34,982 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 33,419 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 29,428 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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K40 LOV is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Black with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 K40 LOV, 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 K40 LOV registered?

K40 LOV is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 22 November 2005.

Is K40 LOV safe to buy?

The MOT history for K40 LOV shows 18 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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