CarVerify

Free Car Check

KE55 HZC

2005 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1600cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

108,848 mi
Last recorded108,848 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2015
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Volvo
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE55 HZC
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,600cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 18 Nov 2015 108,848 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (2.4.G.2)

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

cambelt?

engine light on

Fail 1 Nov 2014 101,819 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

coolant level low

Pass 1 Nov 2014 101,819 miles

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

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

coolant level low

Pass 30 Oct 2013 85,266 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2012 61,978 miles

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

rear tyres

Pass 11 Jul 2011 40,261 miles

pads

Pass 7 Jul 2010 26,519 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 25,564 miles

front tyres low (tracking)

Pass 12 Nov 2008 22,063 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2008 22,063 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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
Full Volvo S40 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

KE55 HZC is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,600cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 KE55 HZC, 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

How do I check the history of KE55 HZC?

You can check the full history of KE55 HZC by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was KE55 HZC registered?

KE55 HZC is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 21 October 2005.

Is KE55 HZC safe to buy?

The MOT history for KE55 HZC shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does KE55 HZC have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on KE55 HZC. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.