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KD05 OMK

2005 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

175,940 mi
Last recorded175,940 miles
Recorded on1 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD05 OMK
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 May 2025 175,940 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 30 Apr 2025 175,937 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 7 May 2024 174,018 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened top mount bolt broken (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres very badly cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

bonnet cable broken

Fail 24 Apr 2024 174,012 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened top mount bolt broken (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres very badly cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

bonnet cable broken

Fail 24 Nov 2023 174,007 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

hand brake has long travel

Pass 29 May 2021 170,872 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2021 170,854 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 27 Oct 2020 170,598 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2019 154,286 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 136,240 miles

n/s/r inner side light not working

o/s/f lower arm rear bush in poor condition

small leak from steering rack

Fail 24 Apr 2018 136,240 miles

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

n/s/r inner side light not working

o/s/f lower arm rear bush in poor condition

small leak from steering rack

Pass 24 Apr 2017 122,350 miles

n/s/f side marker - replaced -

Fail 24 Apr 2017 122,350 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

n/s/f side marker - replaced -

Pass 25 Apr 2016 107,284 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced BOTH bulbs (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim outer rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin VERY LOW (3.5.1g)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

Fail 23 Apr 2016 107,284 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced BOTH bulbs (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim outer rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin VERY LOW (3.5.1g)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 83,380 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 68,296 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 61,071 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 53,441 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 53,441 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 45,516 miles

both front tyres worn

Pass 30 Mar 2010 40,391 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 32,312 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 22,781 miles

Nearside 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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KD05 OMK is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 KD05 OMK, 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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KD05 OMK is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 16 April 2005.

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